Risk of Acute Myocardial Infarction and Real World NSAID Use

Research suggests that both traditional and selective COX-2 inhibitor NSAIDs can increase the risk of acute myocardial infarction. An instance of the heightened risk associated with prolonged NSAIDs use can be seen in the case of rofecoxib (Vioxx, Ceoxx, and Ceeoxx), which was withdrawn from the market in 2004 due to concerns about increased risk of myocardial […]