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Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs and venous thromboembolism in women.
Pharmacoepidemiology and drug safety - 1 Jun 2013
Bergendal Annica, Adami Johanna, Bahmanyar Shahram, Hedenmalm Karin, Lärfars Gerd, Persson Ingemar, Sundström Anders, Kieler Helle
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) might increase the risk of venous thromboembolism (VTE), and risks might differ by type of NSAID. Compared with men, women have a higher incidence of VTE at younger age, and they more often use NSAIDs. OBJECTIVES: To assess risks of VTE in young and middle-aged women in association with use of NSAIDs. PATIENTS/METHODS: In a nationwide case–control study...
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