Having painkiller every day
ups heart attack risk
Regular use of
commonly prescribed painkillers can increase the risk of a heart attack as early
as in the first week of use and especially within the first month of taking
high doses, suggests a study. The use of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory
drugs (NSAIDs) to treat pain and inflammation can increase the risk of a heart
attack from about 20 to 50 per cent, the researchers warned. The study,
published in the journal The BMJ, found that taking any dose of NSAIDs — such
as ibuprofen, diclofenac, celecoxib and naproxen– for one week, one month or
more than a month was associated with an increased risk of heart attack.
“Given that the
onset of risk of acute myocardial infarction occurred in the first week and
appeared greatest in the first month of treatment with higher doses,
prescribers should consider weighing the risks and benefits of NSAIDs before
instituting treatment, particularly for higher doses,” said Michele Bally from
the University of Montreal. For their study, the researchers carried out a
systematic review and a meta-analysis and analysed results on 446,763 people of
whom 61,460 had a heart attack. Here is a detailed information on common risk factors of a heart attack.
13.05.2017
Never make a decision when you
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David DeNotaris
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