whether Biaxin increases mortality in patients with heart disease

January 2006

You may get questions about whether Biaxin increases mortality in patients with heart disease.

This unexpected finding comes from a study designed to see if clarithromycin (Biaxin) can reduce the risk of cardiovascular events.

Researchers know Chlamydia pneumoniae can be in atherosclerotic plaques...and is associated with a higher risk of heart disease.

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