What heart problems are associated with Bextra?
The heart valve abnormalities that have appeared in some diet drug users occur in the two valves located on the left side of the heart. These valves are known as the aortic valve and mitral valve. In some diet drug users, one or both of the valves developed lesions that prevent the valves from closing properly. The blood then flows backwards, creating a condition known as regurgitation”. According to a recent study, Bextra is assocaited with heart attacks. The New York Times recently published an article about Bextra heart attacks that discusses this study. (November 11, 2004).
