Why Are Nsaids Dangerous For Heart Sufferers?
The results of two clinical studies suggest that people who have survived a heart attack have a higher risk of dying or of having a second heart attack if they take non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medications (NSAIDs), including COX-2 inhibitors. NSAIDs include such commonly used drugs as aspirin, ibuprofen, and naproxen. Celebrex is the only COX-2 inhibitor still on the market in the United States.
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