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Viral Infections Skyrocket Heart Disease Risks, Study Reveals

11/6/2025

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A study published in the Journal of the American Heart Association shows viral infections, including coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), influenza, HIV, and hepatitis C, raise cardiovascular risk.
A meta-analysis of 155 studies finds influenza infection increases heart attack risk four times and stroke risk five times within one month.
COVID-19 nearly doubles heart disease risk, and HIV and hepatitis C raise long-term cardiovascular risk, with vaccination and early treatment.

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A study published in the Journal of the American Heart Association shows viral infections, including coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), influenza, HIV, and hepatitis C, raise cardiovascular risk.
A meta-analysis of 155 studies finds influenza infection increases heart attack risk four times and stroke risk five times within one month.
COVID-19 nearly doubles heart disease risk, and HIV and hepatitis C raise long-term cardiovascular risk, with vaccination and early treatment.