Dr. Barry Dworkin

Observational study finds that NSAID use can increase risk of future heart attack and death in existing heart attack patients

Madely Health Headlines Commentary for September 11, 2012

Source:

Common Painkillers Might Boost Odds for 2nd Heart Attack

Reference:

Long-Term Cardiovascular Risk of NSAID Use According to Time Passed After First-Time Myocardial Infarction: A Nationwide Cohort Study

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