Ibuprofen and aspirin linked to irregular heart rhythm

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'The anti-inflammatories, which are widely available in supermarkets and pharmacies, have been previously linked to a higher chance of heart attacks and strokes. 
But a new study has shown for the first time a connection between the drugs and atrial fibrillation, also known as irregular heart rhythm or flutter. 
The condition is more common than heart failure and stroke, and is linked to a higher long-term risk of developing both.' 


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