Tag: heart attack
Biaxin Linked to Risk of Death in Heart Disease Patients
The FDA is warning that prescribing the antibiotic Biaxin (clarithromycin) to patients with heart disease because it may increase their risk of heart problems or death that can occur years afterward.
St. Jude Recalls Defibrillators for Battery Hazard
St. Jude Medical has announced a Class I recall for approximately 175,625 implantable cardiac defibrillators (ICDs) because the battery can run out too soon and require emergency surgery or cause death.
Heart Attack Risk Up 50% in 1st Week of Taking Painkillers
New research has found that painkillers like Advil, Motrin, and Aleve may increase the risk of heart attack by 20-50% in the first 7 days, with higher doses and longer treatment associated with higher risks.