Cyclooxygenase-2 inhibitors dilemma in cardiovascular medicine: Are all family members bad players?


Celik T., Iyisoy A., Kursaklioglu H., YÜKSEL U. Ç.

International Journal of Cardiology, cilt.116, sa.2, ss.259-260, 2007 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)

  • Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
  • Cilt numarası: 116 Sayı: 2
  • Basım Tarihi: 2007
  • Doi Numarası: 10.1016/j.ijcard.2006.02.021
  • Dergi Adı: International Journal of Cardiology
  • Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Sayfa Sayıları: ss.259-260
  • Anahtar Kelimeler: cyclooxygenase-2 inhibitors, coronary artery disease, cardiovascular medicine
  • Sağlık Bilimleri Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet

Özet

Cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2) inhibitors dilemna in cardiovascular medicine has not been resolved yet. The cardiovascular safety of selective COX-2 inhibitors other than rofecoxib is uncertain. Given the ongoing controversy surrounding the use of COX-2 inhibitors, futher clinical studies with different types of drugs are required to establish safety and therapeutic benefit in patients with coronary artery disease. © 2006 Elsevier Ireland Ltd. All rights reserved.