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Non ‐steroidal anti‐inflammatory drug‐induced cardiovascular adverse events: a meta‐analysis
Summary What is known and objectiveAlthough non‐steroidal anti‐inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) have been studied in randomized, controlled trials and meta‐analyses in an effort to determine their cardiovascular (CV) risks, no consensus has been reached. These studies continue to raise questions, including whether cyclooxygenase‐2 (COX‐2) selectivity plays a role in conferring CV risk. We performed a meta‐analysis of current literature to determine whether COX‐2 selectivity leads to an increased CV risk. MethodsWe utilized randomized, controlled trials and prospective cohort studies. We selected eight NSAIDs based...
Source: Journal of Clinical Pharmacy and Therapeutics - November 30, 2016 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Authors: B. R. Gunter, K. A. Butler, R. L. Wallace, S. M. Smith, S. Harirforoosh Tags: Review Article Source Type: research