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Frequency of low-dose NSAIDS, NSAIDS or coxib prescriptions according to the presence or absence of cardiovascular risk in patients with knee OA
| Absence of CV risk | Presence of CV risk | P value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Low-dose NSAIDs (n = 250) | 13.2 | 15.2 | ns |
| NSAIDs (n = 613) | 36.7 | 25.8 | < 0.0001 |
| Coxibs (n = 155) | 9.5 | 6.0 | < 0.05 |
Values are percentages. CV = cardiovascular; NSAIDs = non steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. ns = not significant.
