Risk of ischaemic stroke associated with non‐steroidal antiinflammatory drugs and paracetamol: a population‐based case‐control study

ConclusionsDiclofenac and aceclofenac increase the risk of ischaemic stroke while ibuprofen and naproxen do not. Dose, duration and baseline CV risk, but not aspirin use, appear to modulate the risk. Paracetamol does not increase the risk, even in patients at high background CV risk.This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved.

Source: Journal of Thrombosis and Haemostasis - January 22, 2015 Category: Hematology Authors: Patricia García‐Poza, Francisco J. Abajo, Miguel J. Gil, Ana Chacón, Verónica Bryant, Luis A. García‐Rodríguez Tags: Original Article ‐ Cardiovascular Medicine Source Type: research