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ischemic stroke

12/05/2016 / By Amy Goodrich

Common heartburn medications are increasing the risk of strokes

Proton pump inhibitors or PPIs – a class of drugs commonly used to treat acid reflux and heartburn – may increase the risk of ischemic stroke, according to preliminary research presented at an American Heart Association conference in New Orleans earlier this month. As reported by CNN, these drugs are among the most prescribed medicines […]

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