A 71-year-old with HF and CKD asks about NSAID use for arthritis pain. Best advice?...

Question

A 71-year-old with HF and CKD asks about NSAID use for arthritis pain. Best advice?

Accepted Answer

Avoid NSAIDs; use alternatives like acetaminophen or topical NSAIDs

Answer

NSAIDs are preferred in HF

Answer

NSAIDs improve HF

Answer

Use ibuprofen daily

Answer

Combine NSAID with ACE inhibitor to protect kidneys

us-abfm MCQ (SBA): NSAIDs in HF