Dr. Barry Dworkin

Anti-inflammatory meds can increase risk of heart failure predominantly in older (avg 77 yo) people

Health Headlines Commentary for October 3, 2016

Source:

Painkillers increase risk of heart failure: study

Reference:

Corrao G, Arfe A, Scotti L et al. Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs and risk of heart failure in four European countries: nested case control study. The British Medical Journal. Published Online 28 September 2016

Commentary:

Ibuprofen-like painkillers linked to an increased risk of heart failure

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