title: Pain, analgesics, and the cardiovascular system.
abstract: Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are among the most used medications in the world. Ordinarily considered to be safe and effective when used according to labeling instructions, their safety for patients with cardiovascular disease is now being reassessed.
authors: Stritch School of Medicine, Loyola University Medical Center, Maywood, IL 60153, USA. wwehrma@lumc.edu
authors: William H
authors: WH
authors: Wehrmacher
authors: Harry L
authors: HL
authors: Messmore
authors: Waseem
authors: W
authors: Haque
mesh_terms: D000894:Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000627:therapeutic use; D002318:Cardiovascular Diseases / Q000139:chemically induced*; D052246:Cyclooxygenase 2 Inhibitors / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006471:Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage / Q000139:chemically induced; D006801:Humans; D007052:Ibuprofen / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000627:therapeutic use; D016365:Liability, Legal; D008875:Middle Aged; D010146:Pain / Q000188:drug therapy*
chemical_list: D000894:Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal; D052246:Cyclooxygenase 2 Inhibitors; D007052:Ibuprofen