Vioxx Heart Risk Found To Be Early And Persistent Published: May 04, 2006 Vioxx (rofecoxib) attacks hearts early, not late, and its hazardous effect is sustained for seven days after treatment is stopped, according to researchers here. Related links MedPageToday This will open in a new window United Press International (UPI) This will open in a new window Bloomberg This will open in a new window Email this Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Reddit Back to news