Get $200 with your 1st order. Same day blood tests, next day results. Google reviews

Private MD News

Home | News | Heart Health and Cholesterol

Common pain relievers may contribute to cardiovascular risks

Category: Heart Health and Cholesterol

Individuals who are taking non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medications, also known as NSAIDs, may benefit from talking to their doctor about cholesterol testing, as new research suggests the drugs may contribute to cardiovascular complications.

The Rhode Island Hospital researchers who conducted the study came to their conclusions after testing NSAID medications in pigs fed a high-fat diet. Following several weeks on the regimen, the researchers noted that the animals developed problems with blood flow to the heart.

The team said their findings have important implications, as NSAIDs are among the most common class of medications taken by patients. They include drugs like ibuprofen, aspirin and naproxen.

Since the research was conducted in animals, the investigators did not make any recommendations for individuals to stop taking the medications. However, they did point out that doctors should be aware of the possible risks associated with the drugs.

"Our study indicates that physicians should be aware that cholesterol control may be especially important if patients are taking NSAID medications such as naproxen," said Louis Chu, who led the study.

Related Articles from Private MD:

News Categories:

Advanced Lipid Treatment I   Allergy Testing   Anemia and RBC disorders   Autoimmune Diseases   Bariatric Lab Testing   Blood and Blood Diseases   Breast   Cancer Detection and Tumor Markers   Celiac Disease Testing   Chlamydia   Coagulation and blood clotting disorders   Colon   DNA, Paternity and Genetic testing   Diabetes   Drug Screening   Environmental Toxin Testing   Female Specific Tests   Gastrointestinal Diseases   General Health   General Wellness   HIV   HIV monitoring/Treatment/Testing/Post Diagnos   Heart Health and Cholesterol   Herpes   Hormones and Metabolism   Infectious Diseases   Infertility Testing-Male   Infertitlity Hormone Testing   Kidney Diseases   Leukemia and WBC disorders   Liver   Liver Diseases   Lyme Disease   Male Specific Tests   Menopause/Peri-Menopausal Diagnosis   Musculoskeletal Diseases   Nicotine Screening   Organ Specific Testing   Ovarian   Prostate   Prostate   Sexually Transmitted Diseases   Thyroid Diseases   Transgender Hormone Testing-Male to Female   Transgender Hormone Testing-female to male   Vitamin D Deficiency-Diagnosis and Treatment   

Visit the Health News Archive: Click Here

Questions about online blood testing or how to order a lab test?

Speak with our Wellness Team: (877) 283-7882
Back to top