A cardiologist warns: these 5 medications increase the risk of heart attack and stroke in older people

One side of the face droops.

A — Arms

One arm becomes weak or numb.

S — Speech

Speech becomes slurred or difficult.

T — Time

 

Call emergency services immediately.

A stroke is a time-sensitive emergency.

Who Is Most Vulnerable?

Medication-related cardiovascular problems may be more important in people with:

Previous heart attack
Previous stroke or TIA
High blood pressure
Diabetes
High cholesterol
Kidney disease
Heart failure
Atrial fibrillation
Smoking history
Multiple medications

Age alone does not mean a medicine is unsafe, but older adults may be more sensitive to changes in blood