Explain That Any Risk of Heart Attack With PPIs Is Very Small

Patients will ask whether PPIs (omeprazole, etc) increase the risk of heart attacks.

This is coming from recent analyses that suggest a possible link.

Tell patients not to be alarmed. Explain that any risk of heart attack is very small...and it's only a weak ASSOCIATION and not PROOF.

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