Abstract

•Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) increase the risk of myocardial infarction and stroke •The FDA revised the labeling explaining the cardiovascular risks associated with NSAIDs •Risks and benefits should be weighed for patients, with or without heart disease or risk factors for heart disease, when deciding to recommend a NSAID treatment course Both authors are affiliated with The Mount Sinai Hospital in New York, NY. Jason Babby, PharmD, BCPS, is a drug information clinical pharmacist. He can be reached at . Archna Lall, PharmD, BCPS, CGP, is a pharmacist.

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