Research Watch, Arthritis Drugs, November 2006

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Association Between Nonnaproxen NSAIDs, COX-2 Inhibitors and Hospitalization for Acute Myocardial Infarction Among the Elderly: A Retrospective Cohort Study

Journal: Pharmacoepidemiology and Drug Safety 2006 Nov 6; [Epub ahead of print]

Authors: Rahme E, Watson DJ, Kong SX, Toubouti Y, Lelorier J

Summary: This study evaluated the association between rofecoxib, celecoxib, diclofenac, and ibuprofen and the risk of hospitalization for acute myocardial infarction (AMI) in an elderly population. We conducted a retrospective cohort study, using data from the government of Quebec health insurance agency databases, among patients 65-80 years of age who filled a prescription for …