Journal article
Effect of cardiovascular comorbidities and concomitant aspirin use on selection of cyclooxygenase inhibitor among rheumatologists
Abstract
OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the effects of cardiovascular comorbidities and aspirin coprescription on cyclooxygenase (COX)-2 inhibitor (coxib) prescribing patterns among rheumatologists.
METHODS: A prospective cohort study was carried out with rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis patients in the Consortium of Rheumatology Researchers of North America registry. Medication and comorbidity data were obtained prospectively from physician and patient …
Authors
Greenberg JD; Bingham CO; Abramson SB; Reed G; Sebaldt RJ; Kremer J
Journal
Arthritis & Rheumatism, Vol. 53, No. 1, pp. 12–17
Publisher
Wiley
Publication Date
February 15, 2005
DOI
10.1002/art.20905
ISSN
0004-3591