Infections that increase the risk of heart attack

 

Sean J., an infectious disease physician at Scarsdale Medical Group in New York. According to Clooney, ‘there are two major causes of the link between infection and heart attack. First, the infection puts pressure on the body. This stress increases the risk of a heart attack. Second, the infection creates inflammation in the body. It intensifies the process of plaque formation in the arteries. 'Here is a list of infections that can increase the risk of a heart attack.

 

Flu: 2017 a research report from the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, published in The New England Journal of Medicine, found that flu patients who took part in the study had an increased risk of a heart attack in the first few days. But those who received the flu vaccine did not have an increased risk. So take flu shots if possible.

 

Bronchitis: Bronchitis is an inflammation of the lining of the lungs, often caused by an infection. It can increase the risk of heart attack or stroke. One study found that the first three days of a respiratory tract infection were five times the risk of heart attack, and three times the stroke risk. The risk decreases over time and becomes almost normal within three months of recovery from the infection.

 

Pneumonia: Another high-risk respiratory infection is pneumonia. A study published in the European Journal of Preventive Cardiology found that those who had to be hospitalized for a lung infection had a six-fold higher risk of heart and blood vessel risk during the year of infection. The risk increased further in the next two and three years. There was an increased risk for up to five years.

 

Other Respiratory Infections: Researchers at Aston Medical School in the UK have found that any respiratory infection increases the risk of heart attack and doubles arterial plaque stroke risk. Respiratory infections can increase the risk of obesity, high blood pressure, and diabetes. A new respiratory infection is Kovid-19.

 

Urinary Tract Infections: Surprising to hear, it is true that urinary tract infections can increase a heart attack risk. According to research in the Journal of the American Heart Association, urinary tract infections are among the main reasons for the increased risk of coronary heart disease and stroke. Thirty-seven percent of people with heart disease had a urinary tract infection three months before a heart attack. Studies published in Circulation have shown an increased risk of heart attack and stroke within 29 to 91 days of urinary tract infection.

 

Sepsis: Sepsis (blood infection) is the immune system's extreme response to the body's existing infections. In sepsis, the heart and circulatory system begin to become dysfunctional, and blood pressure drops rapidly. This slows down the blood flow to vital organs. Organs can become dysfunctional due to the disruption of blood circulation. People who are hospitalized with life-threatening sepsis have a much higher risk of heart attack and stroke. The probable cause is systemic inflammation. In systemic inflammation, plaque rupture and blood clots can lead to a heart attack or stroke. According to experts, inflammation persists for a long time even after sepsis is cured.

 

Chlamydia: Studies have shown that the common sexually transmitted disease Chlamydia can increase the risk of a heart attack in young people. "This is a preliminary study. More research is needed to be sure," said the lead researcher at the University of Wisconsin.

 

HIV: Dr. "It's no longer unknown that people living with HIV are at increased risk of heart attack," Clean said. Chronic inflammation is thought to be responsible for this. 'The virus keeps the immune system active for a long time, increasing the number of cytokines in the body and damaging the arteries. Some older HIV drugs also put the heart at risk. But researchers are optimistic that the new drugs will have fewer side effects.

 

Oral Infection: Some bacteria inside the mouth can damage the heart. Tooth infections, gum swelling, and pus in the gums can increase a heart attack risk. According to a report by the American Heart Association, many studies have linked heart disease to tooth and gum disease. To prevent this, brush your teeth twice a day and floss once. Go to the dentist for cleaning twice a year and take immediate action if you notice signs of infection in the mouth.