NSAIDs following heart attack greatly increase repeat heart attack and death risk - latimes.com

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NSAIDs following heart attack greatly increase repeat heart attack and death risk - latimes.com

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Ibuprofen and naproxen posed less danger, but researchers conclude even brief use is dangerous

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Tags: Heart, Heart Disease, Heart Attack, Thrombotic Event, Arthritis Medication, NSAIDs, Ibuprofen, Mortality

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Study renews caution on painkiller use after heart attack - Harvard Health Publications

health.harvard.edu — “A new study linking painkiller use by heart attack survivors to increased risk of heart attack or death generated some pretty scary headlines, like "NSAIDs following a heart attack greatly increase risk of a repeat heart attack" and "Painkillers risky for heart attack patients." Although correct, they overstate the danger. Taking a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug like ibuprofen, diclofenac, or Celebrex increased the chances of having a heart attack or dying from 3 to 4 peView full resource at health.harvard.edu

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