WARNING: Aspirin and Ibuprofen Proven to Cause Heart Attacks

AHA Publisher — Wed, 01 Sep 2021 07:00:36 +0000

Karen Sanders via NaturalHealth365 – A groundbreaking study presented at the Annual Congress of the European League Against Rheumatism provided compelling data proving that non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) like aspirin and ibuprofen can cause heart attacks. At the conference, Dr. Carl Orr from the Department of Medicine, Royal College of Surgeons, stated: The side effect profile and safety of NSAIDs have been commonly reported, but little is known about treatment duration and its implications for cardiovascular risk. This data demonstrates an immediate increase in the risk of death and MI [heart attack], challenging the safety of even short-term use. The introduction of physician guidelines to assist safe prescribing of this class of drug is vital and the only way to keep patient safety at the forefront of disease management. Shocking Statistics from Dr. Orr’s Study Software was used to analyze 10,000 patients registered with a large primary care facility who fit the following profile: • Over 50 years old • Had been prescribed NSAIDs in the past • Was previously diagnosed with ischemic heart disease, diabetes mellitus, and/or hypertension Computer-generated data discovered that in late 2012, 108 patients were prescribed NSAIDs over a two-month period, and 36 percent had established ischemic heart disease or risk factors for cardiovascular disease. It’s also interesting to note that the average treatment prescribed was 265 days; 56 percent were prescribed NSAIDs for longer than one month, and 15 percent for a year or longer. In addition, in 55 percent of cases, diclofenac was the NSAID prescribed. This last point has caused much concern due to diclofenac’s well-known side effects, including heart attacks, strokes, and internal bleeding. Disheartened, Dr. Orr subsequently concluded, “We find it disconcerting that diclofenac was prescribed in 55 percent of cases and suggest that recommendations to switch to safer alternatives are a critical component of any physician guidelines.” Research Is Mounting Against NSAID Use Dr. Orr’s study is not sitting alone on some obscure island. Scores of studies have been and are being published correlating significant health risks to common pain killers. Back in 2013, for example, the world-renown journal Lancetpublished the results of the famous Coxib and traditional NSAID Trialists’ (CNT) Collaboration – a study in which data was employed from more than 350,000 randomized patients. From their research, the authors confidently concluded: • Heart failure risk was roughly doubled by all NSAIDs • All NSAID regimens increased upper gastrointestinal complications • Major vascular events were increased by about a third by a coxib [Cox-2 inhibitor], chiefly due to an increase in major coronary events • Ibuprofen also significantly increased major coronary events, but not major vascular events. Ironically, NSAIDs have been heralded by the medical community for their ability to prevent heart attacks and strokes because they supposedly help prevent blood clots from forming in the bloodstream. In fact, while waiting for the emergency response team to arrive, it is common practice for physicians to provide patients with aspirin if they are suspected of having a heart attack in their office. Let’s Not Forget the Biggest Issue With taking NSAIDs NSAIDs are the most prescribed medications in the world and are among the most common pain relievers globally. It is believed that up to 30 million people take NSAIDs every day. Used to reduce arthritis complaints, fever, and swelling, NSAIDs are Cox-1 and Cox-2 enzyme inhibitors. By blocking these enzymes, the prostaglandin cascade is inhibited, and the body’s natural inflammatory response is prohibited, thus keeping pain, swelling, and fevers at bay but not addressing the root cause of the disease process. Prescription NSAIDs include: • Daypro • Indocin • Lodine • Naprosyn • Relafen • Vimovo • Voltaren Over-the-counter NSAIDs include: • Aspirin (Bufferin, Bayer, and Excedrin) • Ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin, Nuprin) • Ketoprofen (Actron, Orudis) • Naproxen (Aleve) There Are Safer Alternatives to NSAIDs A plethora of safe, natural alternatives exists, so you don’t need to feel pressured to use NSAIDs. Instead, contact your local natural health provider today to see what works for you. And, don’t overlook the power of natural foods to reduce inflammation – like eating plenty of organic fruits and veggies – loaded with antioxidants like vitamin C. Sources for this article include: NIH.gov ScienceDaily.com TheLancet.com Drugs.com To read the original article click here.

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New Study Finds that Menopause Increases Risk of Metabolic Syndrome

AHA Publisher — Wed, 01 Jul 2020 07:00:18 +0000

The North American Menopause Society (NAMS) via EurekAlert – Researchers suggest that lifestyle interventions can be effective in helping women with metabolic syndrome prevent diabetes and heart disease. Perimenopause is a time when women become more vulnerable to a number of health problems. A new study based on data from the Canadian Longitudinal Study on Aging identified menopause as a risk factor for the development of metabolic syndrome or some of its components, including hypertension, central obesity, and high blood sugar. Study results are published online today in Menopause, the journal of The North American Menopause Society (NAMS). The incidence of metabolic syndrome increases with age and, in Canada, is as high as 38% in women aged 60 to 79 years. Understanding what causes metabolic syndrome is important because this condition increases the risk of heart disease and cancer, two of the leading causes of death in women. Some previous studies have suggested an association between the onset of menopause and the development of metabolic syndrome, independent of aging. This study analyzed data from more than 10,000 women aged 45 to 85 years who participated in the Canadian Longitudinal Study on Aging, and found a positive association between menopause and an increased risk of metabolic syndrome. The good news, however, is that lifestyle interventions targeted at women with metabolic syndrome have proven effective in preventing type 2 diabetes mellitus and cardiovascular risk. Age at menopause and hormone therapy use have also been identified as possible modifiers of this relationship, although additional studies are required to better quantify their effect. Study results appear in the article “The effect of menopause on metabolic syndrome: cross-sectional results from the Canadian Longitudinal Study on Aging.” “These results reaffirm the previously identified link between menopause and metabolic syndrome. Given the increased cardiovascular risk associated with metabolic syndrome and that heart disease remains the number one killer of women, this study highlights the importance of cardiovascular risk assessment and risk reduction strategies in midlife women,” says Dr. Stephanie Faubion, NAMS medical director. To read the original article click here.

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New Study Finds that Menopause Increases Risk of Metabolic Syndrome