NSAIDs contribute to congestive heart failure (CHF) in elderly patients
May 2000
There's now increasing evidence that NSAIDs contribute to congestive heart failure (CHF) in elderly patients.
This is a common problem...but frequently overlooked.
We've known that NSAIDs can increase blood pressure...but many patients don't realize that NSAIDs can increase their risk of heart failure.
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