Heart attack risk linked to painkillers consumption: report
British Medical Journal report claimed startling link between heart attack risk and painkillers
(Web Desk) – British Medical Journal report established a link between heart attack risk and consumption of painkillers by people, according to ABC News.
Researchers from Germany, Finland and Canada studied ordinary painkillers or oral non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) like naproxen, celebrex, ibuprofen, voltaren and rofecoxib. These drugs are often prescribed by doctors and also, purchased over the counter.
The different cases of heart attack were studied by the researchers in which they found that over 60,000 of the patients were consuming NSAID s when they suffered from the heart attack.
Patients taking higher doses of NSAIDs were at higher risk of the cardiac event. However, the findings are premature as they are based mainly on observations.
Researchers believe painkillers for treatment of flu, injury and injury have unique risks and benefits associated with them.
It was also recommended to avoid smoking and alcohol intake, and adopting an active lifestyle to reduce the risk of heart attack.
