Risk of Myocardial Infarction and Stroke after Acute Infection or Vaccination

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Authors

Liam Smeeth · London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine

Sara L. Thomas · London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine

Andrew Hall · London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine

Richard Hubbard · University of Nottingham

Paddy Farrington · The Open University

Patrick Vallance · British Heart Foundation

Abstract

Our findings provide support for the concept that acute infections are associated with a transient increase in the risk of vascular events. By contrast, influenza, tetanus, and pneumococcal vaccinations do not produce a detectable increase in the risk of vascular events.

Topics & Keywords

Atherosclerosis and Cardiovascular Diseases Influenza Virus Research Studies Adipokines, Inflammation, and Metabolic Diseases

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: New England Journal of Medicine

Volume 351, Issue 25, pp. 2611-2618

DOI: 10.1056/nejmoa041747

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