Heart attack, stroke risk spikes after infection

Acute infection can apparently trigger a heart attack or stroke in susceptible individuals, British investigators report. However, the cardiovascular risk does not appear to be affected by influenza, tetanus or pneumococcal vaccinations. Dr. Liam Smeeth, at the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, and colleagues analyzed the Un...

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