No Link Between PPI Use and Risk for Cardiovascular Events

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TOPLINE: There is no significant association between the use of proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) and risk for cardiovascular events, a meta-analysis shows. However, patients with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) do experience a slight increase in cardiovascular events with PPI use. METHODOLOGY: PPIs are commonly used gastric acid suppressants; however, they have pleiotropic effects, some of […]

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Publish date : 2024-11-07 08:58:48

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