Diclofenac Linked to Increased Cardiovascular Health Risks
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A traditional non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) called diclofenac poses a cardiovascular health risk compared with no use, paracetamol use, and use of other traditional NSAIDs, according to a study.
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Diclofenac is a NSAID for treating pain and inflammation and is widely used across the world.
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But its cardiovascular risks compared with those of other traditional NSAIDs have never been examined in large randomized controlled trials.