LONDON (IT BOLTWISE) – New research shows that not only Covid-19, but also other viruses such as flu and shingles can increase the risk of heart attacks and strokes. A comprehensive meta-analysis has shown that these infections can lead to cardiovascular disease in both the short and long term. Experts emphasize the importance of vaccinations as a preventive measure.
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Viral infections are not only a temporary burden on the body, but can also have long-term health consequences. A new meta-analysis published in the Journal of the American Heart Association has shown that infections such as flu, HIV, hepatitis C and shingles can significantly increase the risk of cardiovascular disease. This study, which analyzed 155 studies over several decades, shows that the risk exists both immediately after infection and in the long term.
Particularly alarming is the finding that people who have the flu are up to six times more likely to suffer a heart attack, and that those infected with Covid-19 are almost twice as likely to suffer from heart disease or stroke as those who are not infected. Dr. Kosuke Kawai, the study’s lead author, emphasizes the role of vaccinations as a protective measure against these risks. Vaccinations could not only protect against the actual disease, but also reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease.
The study highlights that both acute and chronic viral infections are associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular events. While acute infections such as flu and Covid-19 increase the risk of heart attacks, chronic infections such as HIV and hepatitis C are associated with long-term risk of coronary heart disease and stroke. Other viruses such as cytomegalovirus and herpes simplex virus have also been linked to increased risk, although further research is needed to better understand these associations.
Dr. Scott Roberts of Yale School of Medicine explains that viruses can affect the cardiovascular system in two ways: indirectly, through an overactive immune response that causes inflammation and blood clotting, or directly, by attacking heart tissue. Particularly severe viral infections increase the risk of cardiovascular complications, highlighting the importance of preventive measures such as vaccinations.
The researchers emphasize that prevention is key to reducing the burden of cardiovascular disease, which is the leading cause of death worldwide. Vaccines can reduce the risk of cardiovascular events following infection because they typically only produce a mild immune response and do not directly attack heart tissue. People with a healthy immune system particularly benefit from vaccinations as they protect without the risk of cardiovascular disease.
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