[Non steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) - balancing gastrointestinal complications and the cardiovascular risk]

Dtsch Med Wochenschr. 2009 Aug;134(33):1635-40; quiz 1641-4. doi: 10.1055/s-0029-1233993. Epub 2009 Jul 31.
[Article in German]

Abstract

Because of their anti-inflammatory, analgesic and antipyretic properties non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are among the most frequently prescribed throughout all medical fields. Both gastrointestinal as well as cerebro- and cardiovascular risk needs to be considered. Especially before starting a long-term medical treatment with NSAIDs the individual gastrointestinal and cardiovascular risk of the patient has to be assessed carefully.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • English Abstract
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Abdominal Pain / chemically induced
  • Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal / adverse effects*
  • Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal / therapeutic use
  • Cardiovascular Diseases / chemically induced*
  • Female
  • Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage / chemically induced*
  • Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage / diagnosis
  • Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage / therapy
  • Hematemesis / chemically induced
  • Humans
  • Middle Aged
  • Risk Assessment
  • Risk Factors

Substances

  • Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal