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Thursday, December 10, 2009
Certain Reflux Drugs Tied to Higher Post-Angioplasty Death Rate
People taking the acid reflux drugs Prilosec or Protonix in combination with blood thinners have a higher risk for death after angioplasty than people who don't take the two popular antacids, a new study has found.
The people in the study, which is being presented Monday at the annual meeting of the American Heart Association in Orlando, Fla., were undergoing what doctors call "percutaneous coronary intervention," or PCI, a common procedure used to widen a narrowed artery. PCI typically involves balloon angioplasty followed by the insertion of a drug-emitting stent, a tiny mesh tube, to keep the vessel open.
The new study does not prove that taking popular antacids, or reflux drugs, known as proton pump inhibitors (PPIs), along with clot-busting agents such as clopidogrel (Plavix) caused the increased mortality, one expert noted.
"All this shows is that people taking PPIs have a worse outcome than those not taking PPIs," said Dr. Chet Rihal, director of the Mayo Clinic's catheterization lab in Rochester, Minn. "This does not prove there's causation. That would be like saying that carrying matches is associated with lung cancer. It is associated, but it doesn't mean it causes lung cancer."
"These data do not show that patients should stop taking PPIS, and, in fact, it would be dangerous for patients to stop PPIs or other medication without a physician's advice," Rihal said.
The mortality increase shown by the study is not actually surprising, he added. "People who are older are the ones who get stents and tend to get ulcers and stomach problems [warranting use of PPIs] so we would expect them to have a worse prognosis," Rihal said. "Whether it's due to medical problems or whether it has something to do with a drug-drug reaction is unclear."
Read the full article here - http://health.usnews.com/articles/health/healthday/2009/11/16/certain-reflux-drugs-tied-to-higher-post.html
Article Posted by:
Amanda Gardner
HealthDay Reporter
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The people in the study, which is being presented Monday at the annual meeting of the American Heart Association in Orlando, Fla., were undergoing what doctors call "percutaneous coronary intervention," or PCI, a common procedure used to widen a narrowed artery. PCI typically involves balloon angioplasty followed by the insertion of a drug-emitting stent, a tiny mesh tube, to keep the vessel open.
The new study does not prove that taking popular antacids, or reflux drugs, known as proton pump inhibitors (PPIs), along with clot-busting agents such as clopidogrel (Plavix) caused the increased mortality, one expert noted.
"All this shows is that people taking PPIs have a worse outcome than those not taking PPIs," said Dr. Chet Rihal, director of the Mayo Clinic's catheterization lab in Rochester, Minn. "This does not prove there's causation. That would be like saying that carrying matches is associated with lung cancer. It is associated, but it doesn't mean it causes lung cancer."
"These data do not show that patients should stop taking PPIS, and, in fact, it would be dangerous for patients to stop PPIs or other medication without a physician's advice," Rihal said.
The mortality increase shown by the study is not actually surprising, he added. "People who are older are the ones who get stents and tend to get ulcers and stomach problems [warranting use of PPIs] so we would expect them to have a worse prognosis," Rihal said. "Whether it's due to medical problems or whether it has something to do with a drug-drug reaction is unclear."
Read the full article here - http://health.usnews.com/articles/health/healthday/2009/11/16/certain-reflux-drugs-tied-to-higher-post.html
Article Posted by:
Amanda Gardner
HealthDay Reporter
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Labels: acid reflux
Tuesday, December 1, 2009
Managing Your Arthritis
Arthritis affects around 8 million people in the UK today, and is one of the most common causes of pain on a daily basis. For those who are suffering, arthritis can affect them in a number of different ways. It can make daily activities difficult or more uncomfortable, which in turn may affect work or become a hindrance around the home, especially when caring for others. It can also affect the sufferer emotionally, as their social life may be inhibited by their condition and they may experience feelings of loneliness or helplessness.
If you are suffering from arthritis however, there are a number of ways that you can make your day to day pain much more manageable and bearable. You may need to try a few arthritis pain relief methods before you find the right one for you, but finding the right treatment can change your condition for the better.
The style of arthritis pain relief you choose will depend on your symptoms. You need to decide whether the pain you feel is acute or chronic, that is, if it is temporary or more long term. The factors behind your pain may also vary from inflammation, tension in the muscles, nerve damage, or fatigue.
Some people choose to medicate their pain with paracetamol based drugs and anti-inflammatories. If you do decide to follow this route, it is important to seek the advice of your doctor first. Many people will find that over the counter painkillers are adequate for their arthritis pain relief, however some may need stronger or more regular medication. This should be prescribed by a doctor or similar practitioner.
If you would prefer to take a non-medicinal approach to arthritis pain relief, there are many techniques and products that can help to ease the discomfort you feel. Many people have found that gentle exercise can help stiff joints and muscles to feel supple again. Although exercise is often the last thing you feel like doing when you are experiencing pain, a light swim or walk can help to keep your body active. Any exercise plans must be discussed first with your doctor, as some types of exercise may not be suitable for people with certain joint or muscular pain. A similar arthritis pain relief method that is becoming increasingly popular is aqua aerobics, or other water based exercises. The water helps to support painful joints and the gentle exercise again, keeps you active. When practiced in a warm pool or hot tub, many people also find that the gentle heat helps to relieve some of their pain.
Massage can also be a good alternative to medication, as it can help to relieve pain by reducing inflammation and soothing stiff joints. There are thousands or practitioners who offer massage and it may even be possible to practice this method at home. By buying a book or DVD, or researching online, you may be able to teach yourself the correct style of massage to relieve your symptoms. Arthritis pain relief is all about finding the right treatment for you, your condition, and your lifestyle.
By: Annette Badowski1
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If you are suffering from arthritis however, there are a number of ways that you can make your day to day pain much more manageable and bearable. You may need to try a few arthritis pain relief methods before you find the right one for you, but finding the right treatment can change your condition for the better.
The style of arthritis pain relief you choose will depend on your symptoms. You need to decide whether the pain you feel is acute or chronic, that is, if it is temporary or more long term. The factors behind your pain may also vary from inflammation, tension in the muscles, nerve damage, or fatigue.
Some people choose to medicate their pain with paracetamol based drugs and anti-inflammatories. If you do decide to follow this route, it is important to seek the advice of your doctor first. Many people will find that over the counter painkillers are adequate for their arthritis pain relief, however some may need stronger or more regular medication. This should be prescribed by a doctor or similar practitioner.
If you would prefer to take a non-medicinal approach to arthritis pain relief, there are many techniques and products that can help to ease the discomfort you feel. Many people have found that gentle exercise can help stiff joints and muscles to feel supple again. Although exercise is often the last thing you feel like doing when you are experiencing pain, a light swim or walk can help to keep your body active. Any exercise plans must be discussed first with your doctor, as some types of exercise may not be suitable for people with certain joint or muscular pain. A similar arthritis pain relief method that is becoming increasingly popular is aqua aerobics, or other water based exercises. The water helps to support painful joints and the gentle exercise again, keeps you active. When practiced in a warm pool or hot tub, many people also find that the gentle heat helps to relieve some of their pain.
Massage can also be a good alternative to medication, as it can help to relieve pain by reducing inflammation and soothing stiff joints. There are thousands or practitioners who offer massage and it may even be possible to practice this method at home. By buying a book or DVD, or researching online, you may be able to teach yourself the correct style of massage to relieve your symptoms. Arthritis pain relief is all about finding the right treatment for you, your condition, and your lifestyle.
By: Annette Badowski1
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Drinking Too Much Coffee May Contribute to Rheumatoid Arthritis
Labels: arthritis
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