Studies Suggest Influenza Virus Infection Raises the Risk of Heart Attack

Published on February 16, 2024

Heart disease is a known risk factor for developing serious flu complications. But a growing body of research suggests that influenza virus infection itself could put people at increased risk for acute cardiovascular events, like heart attack and stroke.

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