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In people with atrial fibrillation receiving antithrombotics, short-term non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug exposure increases risk of serious bleeding
Commentary on: Lamberts M, Lip GYH, Hansen ML, et al. Relation of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs to serious bleeding and thromboembolism risk in patients with atrial fibrillation receiving antithrombotic therapy Ann Intern Med 2014;161:690–8. Implications for practice and research Short courses of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) should be used with caution in patients with atrial fibrillation (AF) already taking antithrombotic therapy for stroke prevention since there is an increased risk of serious bleeding and clot formation. Research needs to be carried out on whether combined NSAID and non-v...
Source: Evidence-Based Nursing - December 15, 2015 Category: Nursing Authors: Myat, A. Tags: GI bleeding, Adult nursing, Drugs: cardiovascular system, Pain (neurology), Stroke, Ischaemic heart disease, Pain (palliative care), Pain (anaesthesia), Drugs: musculoskeletal and joint diseases, Arrhythmias Source Type: research