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Bookmark or Share- NSAIDs: Do they increase my risk of heart attack and stroke?Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) can increase the risk of heart attack and stroke. These medicines most often treat pain, swelling and irritation, called inflammation, and fever. The increase in risk affects people who have heart disease and those who don't.
- Spontaneous coronary artery dissection (SCAD) - Mayo ClinicSCAD most commonly affects women in their 40s and 50s, though it can occur at any age and can occur in men. People who have SCAD often don't have risk factors for heart disease, such as high blood pressure, high cholesterol or diabetes. SCAD can cause sudden death if it isn't treated promptly.
- Coronary angioplasty and stents - Mayo ClinicCoronary angioplasty and stent placement can greatly increase blood flow through a previously blocked or narrowed heart artery. Your doctor can compare images of your heart taken before and after the procedure to determine how well the angioplasty and stenting has worked.
- Coronary calcium scan - Mayo ClinicA coronary calcium scan may show coronary artery disease before you have symptoms. Coronary calcium scan results can help determine the risk of heart attacks or strokes. Results from the scan may be used to plan or change treatment for coronary artery disease.
- Coronary artery bypass surgery - Mayo ClinicCoronary artery bypass surgery doesn't cure the heart disease that caused a blockage, such as atherosclerosis or coronary artery disease. But it can reduce symptoms such as chest pain and shortness of breath. The surgery, commonly called CABG, may reduce the risk of heart disease-related death.
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