Are NSAIDs really that dangerous to heart health?

Recent findings that NSAIDs increase risk of heart attack have minimal implications, argues ASMI A recent BMJ study found that all non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), including over-the-counter medicines such as naproxen or ibuprofen, increased risk of heart attack by 20-50%. The researchers suggested that people should consider weighing the risks and benefits of NSAIDs before