Vaccination is vital to cardiovascular prevention, say heart specialists
The European Society of Cardiology (ESC) says infections ‒ such as pneumonia, influenza, SARS-CoV-2 and RSV, among others ‒ can trigger serious illness, hospitalisation and, in some cases, death. The Society has published a Clinical Consensus Statement in the European Heart Journal highlighting the key role of vaccination in preventing cardiovascular events.
‘We have known for many years that influenza can increase the risk of major adverse cardiovascular events such as heart attacks and can exacerbate heart failure,’ said Professor Thomas F. Lüscher, ESC President.
‘More recently, evidence suggests that other respiratory infections are also associated with increased cardiovascular morbidity and mortality. The new publication describes how vaccinations not only prevent infections but also reduce the risk of cardiovascular events, particularly in susceptible individuals.’
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