Archive for November, 2007
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Treatment of Heart Disease with Coenzyme Q10
Since its discovery in the late 1950s Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) has received much attention as a necessary compound for proper cellular function. It is the essential coenzyme necessary for the production of ATP (adenosine triphosphate) upon which all cellular functions depend. Without ATP our bodies cannot function properly. Without CoQ10, ATP cannot function. This connection has made CoQ10 a very important object of study in relation to chronic disease. In many cases the presence of chronic disease is associated with inadequate levels of CoQ10. But no area of study has received more attention than the relation between CoQ10 and heart disease. That is because CoQ10 is believed to be of fundamental importance in cells with high metabolic demands such as cardiac cells. A further reason the connection of heart disease and CoQ10 has gained so much attention is because heart conditions of many kinds are associated with chronically low CoQ10 levels.
CoQ10 is highly concentrated in heart muscle cells because of their high energy requirements. Add this to the fact that heart disease is the number one killer in developed and developing countries and one can see why the bulk of scientific research on CoQ10 has been concerned with heart disease. Specifically, studies on congestive heart failure have demonstrated a strong correlation between the severity of heart failure and the degree of CoQ10 deficiency. The lower the levels of CoQ10 in the heart muscles the more severe the heart failure. If indeed CoQ10 deficiency is a primary cause of congestive heart failure then, in such cases, the remedy is simple and cost effective; CoQ10 supplementation.
Congestive heart failure is a condition where the heart does not pump effectively resulting in an accumulation of fluid in the lungs. Symptoms may include shortness of breath, difficulty breathing when lying flat and leg or ankle swelling. Causes include chronic hypertension, cardiomyopathy (primary heart disease) and myocardial infarction (irreversible injury to heart muscles). Heart muscle strength is measure by the ejection fraction which is a measure of the fraction of blood pumped out of the heart with each beat. A low ejection fraction indicates a weak heart.
Several trials have been conducted involving patients with enlarged weak heart muscles of unknown causes. For those of you who like difficult phrases this condition (or variety of conditions) is known as idiopathic dilated cardiomyopathy. In these trials CoQ10 supplementation was compared to placebo effects. Standard treatments for heart failure were not discontinued. The results were measured by echocardiography (a diagnostic test which uses ultrasound waves to make images of the heart chambers, valves and surrounding structures). The overall results of CoQ10 supplementation demonstrated a steady and continued improvement in heart function as well as steady and continued reduction in patient symptoms including fatigue, chest pains, palpitations and breathing difficulty. Patients with more establish and long-term cases showed gradual improvement but did not gain normal heart function. Patients with newer cases of heart failure demonstrated much more rapid improvement often returning to normal heart function.
Papers numbering in the hundreds from eight different symposia have been written and presented on the effects of CoQ10 on heart disease. International clinical studies have also been conducted in the United States, Japan, Germany, Italy and Sweden. Together these studies and the papers that have been derived from them demonstrate significant improvement in heart muscle function while causing no adverse effects.
One particular area of study involves diastolic dysfunction which is one of the earliest signs of myocardial failure. Diastole is the phase of the cardiac cycle when the heart is filled with returning blood. Because this phase requires more cellular energy than the systolic phase (when the blood is pushed out of the heart) it is more dependent on CoQ10. Diastolic dysfunction is a stiffening of the heart muscle which naturally restricts the hearts ability to pump. This condition is associated with many cardiac disorders. Hypertension is among these disorders. As the heart muscles become stiff there is often a corresponding rise in blood pressure. When the diastolic dysfunction is reversed, blood pressure tends to lower as well. In one study involving 109 patients with hypertension, CoQ10 supplementation was added to normal hypertension treatments. In an average of 4.4 months 51% of the patients were able stop using at least one blood pressure lowering medication. Some were able to stop using up to three medications. Another study produced similar results. In that study 43% of 424 patients were able to stop using between one and three cardiovascular drugs because of CoQ10 supplementation.
These examples are just a drop in the bucket. Diastolic dysfunction (and by proxy, hypertension) includes only a small sampling of heart conditions that respond favorably to CoQ10 supplementation. Other areas of research show great promise for CoQ10 treatments. Among these are cancer and AIDS. But such conditions are beyond the scope of this essay. CoQ10 is essential to the proper functioning of all cell types. It is not surprising, therefore, to find a diverse number of diseases that respond favorably to CoQ10 supplementation. Since all metabolically active tissues are highly sensitive to CoQ10 deficiency, we can expect to see CoQ10 research expand to many other areas of chronic diseases.
http://www.optimal-heart-health.com/coq10.html
About the Author
Greg has degrees in science, divinity and philosophy and is currently an I.T. developer.
Written By: Greg Post
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Congestive Heart Failure And CoQ10
Since the 1960s there have been numerous controlled clinical trials concerning the relationship between congestive heart failure and Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10). As its name implies CoQ10 is a coenzyme that is necessary for the proper functioning of other substances, one of the most important of which is ATP (adenosine triphosphate). ATP is necessary for the production of cellular energy. By proxy CoQ10 is likewise essential for this process.
Clinical trials have attempted to study the relationship between CoQ10 and many chronic diseases including, but not limited to, heart disease, cancer and AIDS. But heart disease has gained the most attention; congestive heart failure being one of the primary subjects. Because heart muscle cells require so much energy to function and CoQ10 is at the core of the cellular energy process it makes sense to suspect that congestive heart failure might be linked to CoQ10 deficiency. With that theory in mind many studies like the ones that follow have been conducted. These trials have been presented in this essay in thumbnail format.
One early Japanese trial (1972) involved 197 patients with varying levels of severity of cardiac failure. The study reported significant improvement of cardiac function supplementing with 30 mg per day of CoQ10. Another Japanese study demonstrated similar results with 38 patients also supplementing with 30 mg. In 1985 a U.S. clinical study prescribed daily supplementation with 100 mg of the coenzyme for treatment periods of three months for patients with low ejection fraction measurements. The ejection fraction is the measure of the hearts ability to pump blood. A low ejection fraction is a classic symptom of congestive heart failure. Again, significant improvements in heart function were reported. Other clinical trials followed prescribing the same level of supplementation with similar results.
Studies in the early 1990s showed improvement for patients suffering from ischemic cardiomyopathy (a low oxygen state usually due to obstruction) with supplemental levels of 200 mg per day. Supplementing with 100 mg per day demonstrated improvement for patients suffering from idiopathic dilated cardiomyopathy, an enlarged heart syndrome of unknown cause.
One of the largest trials of the 1990s involves 641 patients randomly divided into two groups. The first group received a placebo. The other group received CoQ10 supplements. During the one-year follow-up period 118 patients in the placebo group were hospitalized for heart failure compared to 73 in the group that received the supplements.
All of the preceding trials were relatively short-term studies. The level of improvement among patients varied depending on how long they had been suffering from some aspect of congestive heart failure. Through the years it has become increasing clear that the greatest improvements were shown in patients that had suffered from their condition the least amount of time. In other words, the longer a person had been suffering from the disease before he or she received CoQ10 treatments the less improvement was demonstrated. People who had received treatments early in the development of the disease showed the most dramatic improvement often returning to normal heart function. Long-term sufferers received less relief and were less likely to return to full heart function. Whatever the reasons for this disparity in health improvement, it demonstrates the importance of receiving treatment as early as possible.
But what about long-term studies? Do they show the same marked improvement with similar treatment? In the short-term trials it was apparent that even high level supplementing with CoQ10 seemed to produce no ill effects. In order to determine if this is only true for short durations a number of long-term studies were conducted.
In 1990 observations were published concerning 126 patients with dilated cardiomyopathy. Unlike previously noted studies this one followed the patients progress for six years. Long-term benefits from CoQ10 supplementing were noticed with no harmful side effects. Similar observations were made in a trial involving 2,664 patients treated with CoQ10 at levels up to 150 mg per day.
A 1994 study involving 424 patients with a variety of myocardial (refers to the heart’s muscle mass) diseases. Among these conditions were the following: Valvular heart disease (pertaining to dysfunction of heart valves), hypertension, diastolic dysfunction (failure of the heart to properly refill itself with blood), dilated cardiomyopathy (group of disorders where the heart muscle is weakened and enlarged and cannot pump effectively) and ischemic cardiomyopathy (low oxygen state usually due to obstruction of the arterial blood supply). Patients were treated with an average of 240 mg of CoQ10 daily during their treatment period. They were then followed-up for up to eight years with an average follow-up period of 18 months. Overall results demonstrated measurable cardiac improvements in one month with maximum improvements at about six months. With continued CoQ10 treatment the improvement in most patients was sustained. However, discontinuing the treatment usually resulted in a decline of cardiac function with eventual return to pre-treatment conditions.
As always in the medical community many more studies will need to be conducted to determine the future of CoQ10 treatment. However, the research to date seems to support CoQ10 as a viable treatment for many diseases that are caused or exacerbated by inadequate production of cellular energy.
http://www.optimal-heart-health.com/coq10.html
About the Author
Greg has degrees in science, divinity and philosophy and is currently an I.T. developer.
Written By: Greg Post
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How to Accurately Predict Your Heart Attack Risk
A new study indicates that hip-to-waist ratio may be a better predictor of heart attack risk than body-mass index, which is the current standard.
BMI Ignores Muscle Mass
The body-mass index, which is based on weight and height, does not measure where fat is on the body or how muscular a person might be. Athletes and completely out-of-shape people can have similar BMI scores. Previous research has demonstrated that a potbelly is a better predictor of heart trouble than total weight.
27,000-Person Study
The new study draws on information collected from over 27,000 people in Europe, Asia, Africa, and the Americas, including more than 12,000 who had undergone a heart attack.
The risk of heart attack rose as waist size grew in proportion to hip circumference. The 20 percent of the survey with the highest waist-to-hip size ratio were2.5 times more likely to have heart attacks than the 20 percent with the lowest ratio.
Two-Part Strategy
The finding suggests a two-part strategy: trimming the abdomen, and possibly also increasing hip size by increasing muscle mass. Larger hips might be a marker of overall muscle mass.
USA Today November 3, 2005
Dr. Mercola’s Comment:Three years ago, I ran an article about waist-to-hip measurements as well as body-mass index (BMI) being used as an indicator, not only of obesity, but of thickening carotid arteries.This new study now argues waist-to-hip measurements may better predict the risk of heart attack among different ethnic groups than BMI.
The suggested strategy of trimming your abdominal fat while building your muscle mass makes plenty ofsense.In other words, atwo-prongedapproach in which diet and exercise are equally importantmakes perfect sense.
On the diet side, the best way to get started is to begin retooling your eating habits based on your body’s unique metabolic type.
Just as food is fuel for your body, gas is food for your car. It would seem reasonable to believe that your car is going to thrive on high-quality gas once you put it in your tank. But what if you were driving a diesel-powered vehicle? If that were the case, in a few minutes your car would have serious problems or stop running, and you would have a very expensive repair job ahead of you.
Just like your car, your body was designed for a certain correctfuel mixture — that is, a certain correct blend of the right food types. The further you deviate from this ideal, the more health problems are likely. That is why some of the sickest people I see in my practice are those who are “designed” to be eating high-protein foods but have decided to be vegetarians. Conversely, carb types who choose to eat high amounts of meats also don’t do very well.
If this concept of metabolic typingintrigues you I would encourage you totake my free test that will help you determine the best foods for you.
As far as exercise, you’ll get the most out of it if you treat it like a drug that must be precisely prescribed for you to achieve the maximum benefits. A daily exercise routine is one of the main factors in achieving optimal health.
The key to exercising effectively is to make sure the variables below are properly addressed. By doing so, you will ensure all your hard efforts are not wasted and are having a positive effect on your body. To aid you in your exercise efforts, there are three important variables to keep in mind:
Length of time
Frequency
Intensity
I encourage my patients to gradually increase the amount of time they are exercising to 60 to 90 minutes a day. Initially the frequency is daily; this is a treatment dose until you normalizeyour weight or insulin levels. Once normalized, you will only need to exercise three to four times a week.
You should exercise hard enough so that it is difficult to talk to someone next to you. However, if you cannot carry on a conversation AT ALL, then you have gone too far and need to decrease the intensity. Once you have started to burn fat effectively you can switch to more interesting exercise variations likeDr. Al Sears’ PACE program.
Thisis a combination of bothendurance exerciseand anaerobic typesprinting exercises (weight training will also work) to help increase the instant dramatic demands on your cardiovascular system that can precipitate heart attacks,such asin the winter when you might be shoveling snow.
Dr. Sears has quite a comprehensive program, and I would strongly encourage you to consider reviewing it. I do plan on doing a more comprehensive review on the PACE program sometime in the future.
I’ve devoted many pages on my Web site to the wonderful benefits exercise will do for your health. If you need some direction to get started, I urge you to review my beginner’s exercise page that includes links to other pages and a free table you can download to keep track of your progress.
About the author:
This article is reprinted from Mercola.com, the world’s #1 most visited and trusted natural/alternative health website. For a limited time only, you can take the FREE “Metabolic Type Test” to help you learn the right foods for your particular body type so you can achieve optimal fitness & health. Just go to http://www.mercola.com/forms/mt_test.htm right now to take this quick test!
Written By: Dr. Joseph Mercola
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How Water Can Affect Cholesterol And Heart?
Water Secrets Exposed
You will learn the best kept secrets in America… “The drinking water worries…”
So… what kind water is best for your heart? Animal studies have suggested that Chlorine and Fluoride ingestion alters the bodies handling of Cholesterol and Fats. Fluoride is classified at once as a DRUG and as a POISON.
In our polluted environment, water is not the answer for our mineral supply so, I sincerely hope you’ll take this opportunity to allow me to introduce you to this astonishing special report about water safety, life-preserving and life-enhancing facts.
This is an invaluable source of information that will help you ensure that your future will be as healthy and plaque free as possible.
What I propose to do for you involves no risk whatsoever on your part. So, please read carefully and remember… There is a serious lag between when people consume toxic chemicals in their drinking water and when they might ultimately develop symptoms.
City DRINKING WATER IS NOT SAFE
You can induce Longevity and good health by drinking quality distilled water…
SELF-MADE PURE WATER VERSUS BOTTLED WATER AND VERSUS FILTERED WATER
According to the bottled water report by the U.S. Environmental Agency… “plastic bottles arrive at the plant in cardboard cartons and are shipped without caps… thus the interiors are exposed to airborne contamination and the presence of foreign matter. Glass bottles are usually washed with a hot caustic solution but… the temperature and strength of the solution is below the safety level.”
Are you drinking bottled water?
Are you drinking filtered water?We are over 70% Pure Distilled Water!
I will give you the opportunity to explode your knowledge about drinking water so you will make wise choices when shopping, cooking and dinning out. I provide you with a tool and it is up to you what to do with it.
Sceptical? I don’t blame you. Right now we ALL are exposed to petrifying chemicals in drinking water. The only difference is the amount depending on the area where you live.
How Water can affect Cholesterol and Heart?
LEAD
Alarming, 20% the nation’s lead exposure is due to drinking water.
3-4 million children nationwide have unacceptable lead level in their blood. “One in 6 people drink water with an excessive amount of lead, a heavy metal that impairs children IQ and attention span.” What if your house was build prior to 1988?
FLUORIDE
Fluoride is an industrial waste product! Due to fluoride exposure, fluoride concentrations are noticeable in:
Brain
Kidney
Liver
Lung
Spleen
Pancreas
Thyroid
Fluoride doesn’t reduce tooth decay!It is a well-known fact for decades! Anyone who drinks fluoridated water can be exposed to develop osteoporosis and bone fragility.
FACT
Fluoride is classified at once as a DRUG and as a POISON!
According to Dean Burk, Chief Chemist Emeritus, U.S. National Cancer Institute: “In point of fact, fluoride causes more human cancer death, and causes it faster, than any other chemical.”
“This means that 30,000 to 50,000 deaths each year from various cause may now be attributable to fluoridation. This total includes the 10,000 to 20,000 deaths attributable to fluoride induced cancer each year.”
Fluoride ATTACKS ALL VITAL ORGANS!
The DEVASTATING conclusion by Dr. J. Yiamouyiannis
“Everyone being exposed to the level of fluoride found in the drinking water, or who, in any other way increase their fluoride intake, is being chronically poisoned.
Recurrent ‘upset stomachs, arthritis, skin problems, weakness, etc. are diseases which people begin to accept as normal. As these diseases become more severe, they are attributed to old age.”
The good news is… most of fluoride you ingest can be removed from your diet.
CHLORINATION IN DRINKING WATER IS DEADLY
Immune system is damaged as a result of fluoridation and chlorinating. According to a June Report by the General Accounting Office, and… according to Food Science, from August 15, 1992 water utilities often fail to notify customers when temporary problems arise in the quality of drinking water.
CHEMICALS in drinking water are menacing your health.
It is never too late to start drink quality pure water. I guarantee you will feel the difference. There are shocking illnesses resulting from the nitrates, heavy metals and pesticides that became the pollutant of your drinking water.Know this: Food and Drug Administration regulations apply only to bottled water, which is transported across state lines. Today, legally accepted source of bottled water is wells, springs and public tap water.
Are you sure the water you are drinking is safe?
Water is the biggest carrier of diseases. There is no need for you to go on and cripple your health any longer…
Bo Jeune-FilleAbout the Author
Freelance writer from Europe: Bo Jeune-Fille. Background: Alternative Medicine and Biochemistry. For more tips on Self-Healing visit: http://www.best-lowering-cholesterol-links.com Ask@best-lowering-cholesterol-links.com
Written By: Bo Jeune-Fille
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Ironman Training With A Heart Monitor
A heart-rate monitor can be an excellent training tool for a first time Ironman Triathlon hopeful. In a nutsell, following a heart-rate monitor program teaches your body to burn fat as opposed to carbs. It teaches to be aerobic as opposed to anearobic.
AEROBIC-Workouts where you are burning fat as your source of energy.
ANEAROBIC-Workouts where you burn carbs as your source of energy.
For an event like the Ironman Triathlon, where endurance is paramount, teaching your body to burn fat is ideal for a very simple reason.
Your body stores a lot more fat then it does carbs. So during your Ironman Triathlon, if you burn fat and not carbs, you don’t use up your glycogen stores too quickly. Glycogen, simply put, is stored carbs. Trust me on this–In a physically demanding event like the Ironman Triathlon, once you use up your glycogen stores, you will hit the proverbial wall with the force of a mac truck. Your pace will slow big time and even walking will extremely uncomfortable.
A heart monitor will guide you in staying in your fat burning range. There is a reliable formula for finding your maximum aerobic heart rate. The idea is to NOT go over this heart rate in the early months of your training. If you are in poor shape to start with, you will be training at a very slow pace at first. If the program is done properly, you will find that eventually you will be able to train at a faster pace and still stay below your max. Also, by staying out of the anearobic zone, your recoveries from training will be much faster and less painful. Better still, your chances of being injured will be diminished.
I have trained with a heart rate monitor for years and have had great success. I would highly recommend giving it a try.
If you decide to, here is how to figure out your max. aerobic heart rate:
The key number is 180. Subtract your age(no cheating).
When you begin, if your physical fitness really sucks(and don’t worry, we’ll change that)take off ten more beats.
If you have trained a few days a week for several years, don’t change the number.
If you have trained like an all-star for a few years and are in really good shape to start, add five beats.
If you are almost set to retire(over 60), add five beats.
If you are still in your teens, add five beats.
Now that you have that magic number. Your maximum aerobic heart rate, strap on that monitor and away you go. I would suggest using the monitor in the run and bike portions of your Ironman Triathlon training. It doesn’t work that well in the pool, because you basically have to stop to check your monior. Its pretty difficult to track while you’re swimming.
Use it on all your runs for sure and always start out running slowly for 10 or 15 minutes, then let your heart-rate get to within 20-25 beats below your max. If you are in really poor shape, it will seem very slow to you. THAT’S OK! Be patient. It will improve. Over the weeks you will teach your body to burn fat and like magic you will start running faster without going over your max. Here is how to do a test so you can actually see your progress. Do your initial test the first few days you start heart-rate monitor training.
Find somewhere(a track etc.)where you can run an exact measured mile. Warm up for 15 minutes and stay 20-25 beats below your max. After your warm-up, pick up speed so that when you hit the start line for your mile, you are right on your maximum aerobic heart-rate.
Begin your stop watch when you hit the start line. Stay in a very tight range for the whole mile. For example, if your max. rate is 130, stay between 125 and 135 through the whole test. The idea is to average 130–your max. rate. Stop your timer right at the end of the mile. Record that time.
In one month–not before–do the exact test again. If you have trained on a regular basis (4-5 times a week)and used the monitor properly you WILL see an improvement.
FOR EXAMPLE: If your first test resulted in a mile time of 9 min 40 seconds and your second test had a time of 9 min 15 seconds, then CONGATULATIONS! You are teaching your body to burn fat. YOU ARE BECOMING AN AEROBIC MACHINE! YOU ARE BECOMING FITTER! You are training at the very same heart-rate as when you started, but are able run faster without any added stress.
Do the test every month(not every week). Your mile time will continue to drop and your fitness level will improve as well if you train on a reguar basis. After 4 months or so when you have developed a sound aerobic base, you will be able to start adding some anearobic work-outs. This is an indication that you come a long way. GOOD FOR YOU!
Should you decide to use a heart-rate monitor in your training, I feel sure you will improve your chances of finishing your very first Ironman Triathlon.
About the Author:
My name is Ray and I’ve competed in 14 ironman races. Most of my training is done with the aid of a heart monitor. I’ve created a site called “Ironstruck” that has many other training and racing tips that the beginner triathlete/novice ironman may find helpful.. http://triathlon-ironman-myfirstironman-ironstruck.com
Written By: Ray Fauteux
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Vioxx Heart Attack and Stroke FAQs
What are the grounds for Vioxx stroke or Celebrex litigation?
Vioxx and Celebrex were billed as safe alternatives for people who suffer from chronic pain. In reality, they are expensive drugs that for most people provide no better treatment than older, less expensive medications. Far from having no side effects, these drugs share many of the same side effects of older NSAID medications. Despite claims to the contrary, new research has shown that patients who use these drugs are at risk of Vioxx heart attacks, stroke problems, liver damage, kidney damage, stomach ulcers, and other serious complications.
What has been done so far with regard to Vioxx heart attack and Celebrex litigation?
One class action suit has already been filed. Others are pending.
What options do I have if Ive been affected by Vioxx or Celebrex?
You may qualify for future class action litigation against these drug makers. You may also have grounds for an individual suit for specific damages.
What are the treatments for the disorders caused by Vioxx and Celebrex?
Check with your doctor first. You may be able to use another pain relief medication. Older NSAIDs such as ibuprofen and naproxen work well for some patients. Other patients may not be able to use these medications.
What are the dangers of Vioxx and Celebrex? Vioxx:Heart Attacks
Stomach ulcers and intestinal bleeding are the most common dangers. There is also a risk of Vioxx heart attack and stroke.
Other side effects of these medications include:
Serious stomach problems, such as stomach and intestinal bleeding, can occur with or without warning symptoms. These problems, if severe, could lead to hospitalization or death. Although this happens rarely, you should watch for signs that you may have these serious side effects and tell your doctor immediately.
Serious allergic reactions including swelling of face, lips, tongue, and/or throat which may cause difficulty breathing or swallowing occur rarely but may require treatment right away.
Serious kidney problems occur rarely, including acute kidney failure and worsening of chronic kidney failure.
Severe liver problems occur rarely in patients taking NSAIDs. Tell your doctor if you develop symptoms of liver problems. These include nausea, tiredness, itching, tenderness in the right upper abdomen, and flu-like symptoms.More common, non-life threatening, side effects include:
Upper and/or lower respiratory infection and/or inflammation
Headache
Dizziness
Diarrhea
Nausea and/or vomiting
Heartburn, stomach pain, and upset
Swelling of the legs and/or feet
High blood pressure
Back pain
Tiredness
Urinary tract infection.Which products contain Vioxx and Celebrex?
There are no generic equivalents for these medications. They are only sold as Vioxx and Celebrex.
Are there any safer alternatives to Vioxx and Celebrex?
Older medications like ibuprofen, naproxen, or even just an aspirin have been used as alternatives for Vioxx and Celebrex.
What could have been done to avoid the current Vioxx Heart Attack situation?
Several things:Adequate and more accurate testing prior to FDA approval could have revealed the same risks, like Vioxx Heart Attacks, that became known after the products were already on the market.
More extensive research could have been done prior to the approval and release of these drugs.
Advertising campaigns could have included more accurate information about the true effectiveness of these products.
A concerted effort was made to switch patients from less expensive prescriptions to these newer prescriptions which were much more expensive.
What are Vioxx and Celebrex and what are they used for?
Vioxx and Celebrex are used to treat the chronic pain and inflammation associated with osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, acute short-term pain, and for the treatment of severe menstrual pain. Although the two medications are slightly different in their chemical composition, Vioxx and Celebrex are both classified as COX-2 inhibitors and belong to a larger group of drugs knows as nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, or NSAIDs. Other NSAIDs include older medications like ibuprofen and naproxen.
Serious problems, like Vioxx Heart Attacks, have been associated with the long-term use of NSAIDs. Problems include bleeding stomach ulcers, intestinal bleeding, Vioxx heart attack problems, and damage to the liver and kidneys. These complications can occur with or without warning symptoms. These problems, if severe, could lead to hospitalization or death.
About the Author
Michael Monheit, Esquire is the managing attorney for Monheit Law. The practice is focuses on plaintiff personal injury cases and Vioxx Lawyers info can be found at Vioxx Lawyer – Monheit Law
Written By: Michael Monheit, Esquire, Monheit Law, PC
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