A recent study delved into potential links between infections and cardiovascular risks (Image: Guido Mieth/Getty Images)

Everything you need to know about a recent study on heart attack and stroke risks

Catching flu, Covid-19, or a similar viral infection could dramatically increase your risk of serious heart complications, new research indicates. The review of 155 academic studies discovered that influenza and Covid-19 infections may raise the probability of heart attacks or strokes by three to fivefold in the weeks after infection.

More enduring viruses, such as HIV, hepatitis C, and varicella zoster virus, may also elevate the long-term risks of cardiovascular events. Released by the American Heart Association , the research highlights vaccination as a potentially vital approach

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