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VIOXX®
Health Risks - Heart Attacks
The association between VIOXX® and cardiovascular events is believed to be related to VIOXX's® effect on the body's ability to suppress blood clotting. The most common type of heart attack occurs when one of the main coronary arteries becomes blocked and therefore is unable to deliver blood and vital oxygen to the heart muscle. Without oxygen, the portion of the heart muscle served by the blocked is unable to function, potentially leading to catastrophic consequences.
Coronary blockages often develop as a result of coronary artery disease - a condition where the coronary arteries have narrowed due to the accumulation of plaque in the arteries. Coupling narrowed coronary arteries with a suppression of the body's natural ability to dissolve blood clots is believed to increase the risk of coronary thrombosis.
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