Publications by authors named "Jose Luis Sanchez Serrano"
Rev Esp Salud Publica
September 2016
Article Synopsis
- The study investigates the cardiovascular risks associated with non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) after previous findings linked these medications to increased heart problems, particularly post the VIGOR trial with rofecoxib.
- By analyzing data from over 116,000 patients over five years, researchers found a significant positive relationship between NSAID use and acute coronary syndrome, highlighting different levels of risk among various NSAID types.
- Results indicate that certain NSAIDs, particularly alkanones, have the highest cardiovascular risk, prompting a recommendation against prolonged or high-dose usage of these medications.
