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Published in: American Journal of Cardiovascular Drugs 3/2016

01-06-2016 | Current Opinion

How May Proton Pump Inhibitors Impair Cardiovascular Health?

Authors: Roman A. Sukhovershin, John P. Cooke

Published in: American Journal of Cardiovascular Drugs | Issue 3/2016

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Abstract

Proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) are among the most widely used drugs worldwide. They are used to treat a number of gastroesophageal disorders and are usually prescribed as a long-term medication or even taken without a prescription. There are a number of clinical studies that associate PPI use with an increased cardiovascular risk. In this article, we review the clinical evidence for adverse cardiovascular effects of PPIs, and we discuss possible biological mechanisms by which PPIs can impair cardiovascular health.
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Metadata
Title
How May Proton Pump Inhibitors Impair Cardiovascular Health?
Authors
Roman A. Sukhovershin
John P. Cooke
Publication date
01-06-2016
Publisher
Springer International Publishing
Published in
American Journal of Cardiovascular Drugs / Issue 3/2016
Print ISSN: 1175-3277
Electronic ISSN: 1179-187X
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s40256-016-0160-9

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