Vioxx May Lead to a Life-Threatening Heart Attack
Heart Attack is one of the most severe side effects of Vioxx.
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Vioxx heart attack is an event that occurs when the blood supply to the heart is
ceased due to the coronary artery being completely blocked by a blood
clot.
Vioxx increases the risk for a blood clot to form, which can lead
to a heart attack.
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The blockage is most often the result of atherosclerosis (the buildup of
plaque against the arterial wall), where the plaque ruptures and then creates an
opening for the activation for platelet accumulation (blood clot).
When
the blood supply is decreased for more than a few minutes, cells may be
permanently injured causing debilitating effects (i.e. heart failure and
ventricular fibrillation) and if left untreated for more than 6-8 hours the
heart muscle will die.
It is important to recognize the signs of a heart
attack and respond immediately because time is a crucial factor for risk of
disability.
Warning Signs: not all heart attacks are sudden. On the contrary, they occur slowly at first with mild pain or discomfort. Some tell tale signs are:
• Chest discomfort: occurs in the center of the chest and lasts for longer than a few minutes and at times repeatedly.
• Upper body discomfort: pain or discomfort in one or both of the arms, neck, jaw or stomach.
• Shortness of breath: may occur before and in addition to chest discomfort.
• Cold sweats
• Nausea
• Light-headedness
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see also:
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Side Effects
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