Non-steroidal Anti-inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs) and Risk of Acute Kidney Injury in Patients With Heart Failure

Non-steroidal Anti-inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs) and Risk of Acute Kidney Injury in Patients With Heart Failure

The purpose of this study is to evaluate whether non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) were associated with acute kidney injury (AKI) in patients with heart failure. In addition, the investigators would like to assess the risk of admission for acute decompensated heart failure following exposure to NSAIDs within 30 days.

Inclusion criteria

1. Patient's age was more than 20 years old
2. Diagnosis of heart failure
3. With prescription of NSAIDs (only oral and intravenous form are included)

Exclusion criteria

1. With prescription of NSAIDs administered by topical use
2. Patient was pregnant