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Viral Infections Triple Heart Attack Risk, Study Reveals

10/30/2025

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A study published in the Journal of the American Heart Association shows that viral infections, including influenza and COVID-19, raise the risk of heart attacks and strokes.
The risk of a heart attack triples within weeks after a COVID-19 infection and quadruples after influenza.
Chronic infections such as hepatitis C and HIV also contribute to cardiovascular risks.
Researchers emphasize vaccination to reduce these risks.

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Story summary

A study published in the Journal of the American Heart Association shows that viral infections, including influenza and COVID-19, raise the risk of heart attacks and strokes.
The risk of a heart attack triples within weeks after a COVID-19 infection and quadruples after influenza.
Chronic infections such as hepatitis C and HIV also contribute to cardiovascular risks.
Researchers emphasize vaccination to reduce these risks.