Ask Dr. Francis. I am taking a medication called rofecoxib for knee arthritis, and it works well. But I've heard reports that this type of medication may be dangerous for people with heart disease. Should I be worried?

Gary S. Francis

Ask Dr. Francis. I am taking a medication called rofecoxib for knee arthritis, and it works well. But I've heard reports that this type of medication may be dangerous for people with heart disease. Should I be worried?

Gary S. Francis

Medicine - Cardiology Division

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Original language	English (US)
Number of pages	1
Journal	Heart advisor / the Cleveland Clinic
Volume	5
Issue number	7
State	Published - Jul 2002

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Ask Dr. Francis. I am taking a medication called rofecoxib for knee arthritis, and it works well. But I've heard reports that this type of medication may be dangerous for people with heart disease. Should I be worried? / Francis, Gary S.
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