According to a study published in the journal Rheumatology titled “Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs and Risk of Venous Thromboembolism: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis,” there is an increased risk of venous thromboembolism (VTE) among users of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). NSAIDs include drugs such as aspirin, ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin), naproxen (Aleve), and celecoxib (Celebrex).
VTE is a disease that includes deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and pulmonary embolism (PE). It is the third most common cardiovascular illness, after coronary syndrome and stroke, and can result in permanent disability or death if untimely diagnosed by a healthcare provider.
Data from the Ungprasert study, which compared NSAID users to non-users, provides that NSAID users demonstrated a 1.80-fold increase in risk for VTE. Until now, evidence supporting a between between NSAIDs and VTW was scant. The study has broad public health implications given the prevalence of NSAID use in the general population. As the report warns physicians to be aware of the association between VTE and NSAIDs, especially in patients already at a higher risk of VTE, this report may influence the standard of care with regard to NSAID use in various patients.
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