Nonsteroid anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAID) and risk of cardiovascular events. Literature review and clinical implications

Non steroid anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are largely used for treatment of acute and chronic pain, even for long periods of time (months or years). While it is known that their use is frequently associated with gastrointestinal damage, including major bleedings from peptic ulcer, the risk of car...

Full description

Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Pier Luigi Temporelli, Giovanni Battista Zito, Roberto Franco Pedretti, Francesco Iachini Belisarii, Giuseppe Putortì, Pompilio Faggiano
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: PAGEPress Publications 2015-08-01
Series:Monaldi Archives for Chest Disease
Subjects:
Online Access:https://www.monaldi-archives.org/index.php/macd/article/view/58