The practice implications of cardiovascular risks in NSAIDs.
Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are useful medications for the management of pain. However, Cox-2 NSAIDs have been associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular side-effects and there are now concerns that this increased risk may extend to all NSAIDs. This article outlines the action of NSAIDs and discusses the evidence for a link with increased cardiovascular risk.
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D000894:Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000494:pharmacology; D002318:Cardiovascular Diseases / Q000139:chemically induced* / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000517:prevention & control; D016861:Cyclooxygenase Inhibitors / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000494:pharmacology; D019317:Evidence-Based Medicine; D006301:Health Services Needs and Demand; D006801:Humans; D012307:Risk Factors
D000894:Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal; D016861:Cyclooxygenase Inhibitors