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

use in people over 65 can increase the risk of heart attack by 78%.NSAIDs block the production of prostaglandins, substances that regulate inflammation but also protect the inner lining of the coronary arteries and maintain salt and water balance in the kidneys. By blocking them, you expose your arteries to inflammation and

blood clot formation. Simultaneously, the kidneys retain sodium and water, causing a sudden spike in blood pressure. When combined with blood pressure medications or diuretics, NSAIDs create a life-threatening kidney overload. They are also responsible for serious, silent gastrointestinal bleeding, causing more than 16,500 deaths annually in the