Studies Suggest Flu Virus Infection Raises the Risk of Heart Attack
February is
American Heart Month, a time when everyone is encouraged to focus on their cardiovascular health. A growing body of research suggests that flu virus infection could put some people at increased risk for a heart attack. One
study found people were six times more likely to have a heart attack in the week after being diagnosed with flu. There is evidence that flu vaccination may help prevent some serious heart outcomes, including heart attacks in people with
heart disease.
