{"id":6696,"date":"2025-02-07T11:30:35","date_gmt":"2025-02-07T09:30:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/foliush-igor.com\/vcheni-pidtverdyly-zvyazok-covid-19-iz-pidvyshhenym-ryzykom-infarktu\/"},"modified":"2025-02-07T11:33:33","modified_gmt":"2025-02-07T09:33:33","slug":"scientists-confirm-link-between-covid-19-and-increased-risk-of-heart-attack","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/foliush-igor.com\/en\/scientists-confirm-link-between-covid-19-and-increased-risk-of-heart-attack\/","title":{"rendered":"Scientists confirm link between COVID-19 and increased risk of heart attack"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">A recent <a href=\"https:\/\/www.everydayhealth.com\/heart-health\/covid-19-may-contribute-to-clogged-arteries\/\">study<\/a> confirms that COVID-19 can significantly accelerate atherosclerosis\u2014a condition characterized by plaque buildup in the coronary arteries\u2014thereby increasing the risk of heart attacks and strokes, even in individuals who have experienced only mild infections.<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_5109\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-5109\" style=\"width: 1200px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-5109\" src=\"https:\/\/foliush-igor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/1200-800-05-11-24-01-2.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/foliush-igor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/1200-800-05-11-24-01-2.webp 1200w, https:\/\/foliush-igor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/1200-800-05-11-24-01-2-768x512.webp 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-5109\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">by @freepik<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Researchers have discovered that COVID-19 triggers systemic inflammation, which accelerates the development of high-risk plaques capable of rupturing and causing vascular blockages. Dr Junbo Ge emphasizes that <\/span><em><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">&#8220;COVID-19 is not just a respiratory disease: it has long-term cardiovascular consequences.&#8221;<\/span><\/em><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> A study analyzing vascular scans of approximately 800 patients revealed that atherosclerotic plaque volume increased more rapidly in those with a history of COVID-19. Particularly concerning is the rise in coronary inflammation and arterial damage, which heightens the risk of severe cardiac events.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Post-COVID heart health requires careful management, including risk factor modification, physical activity, and medication adherence. Dr Patricia Nguyen notes that these findings align with previous research linking viral infections to cardiovascular disease. However, the study has limitations: it is retrospective, based on an Asian population sample, and does not account for variables such as physical activity and dietary habits. These factors may influence the generalizability of the results to other populations.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Medical professionals advise individuals who have recovered from COVID-19 to undergo regular cardiovascular screenings and monitor cholesterol and blood pressure levels. Dr Ge warns that <\/span><em><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">&#8220;systemic inflammation after COVID-19 can lead to continued plaque growth, especially in non-calcified high-risk plaques.&#8221;<\/span><\/em><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> Preventive strategies include lifestyle modifications, smoking cessation, a balanced diet, and statin therapy or other anti-inflammatory medications as prescribed by a physician. High-risk individuals should remain vigilant for symptoms such as chest pain or shortness of breath and seek medical attention promptly.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><em><strong>This article is intended for informational purposes only and should not be considered as a substitute for advice provided by qualified medical professionals.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A recent study confirms that COVID-19 can significantly accelerate atherosclerosis\u2014a condition characterized by plaque buildup in the coronary arteries\u2014thereby increasing the risk of heart attacks and strokes, even in individuals who have experienced only mild infections. Researchers have discovered that COVID-19 triggers systemic inflammation, which accelerates the development of high-risk plaques capable of rupturing and [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":5110,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[152],"tags":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-6696","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-news-en"},"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/foliush-igor.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6696","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/foliush-igor.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/foliush-igor.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/foliush-igor.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/foliush-igor.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=6696"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/foliush-igor.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6696\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/foliush-igor.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/5110"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/foliush-igor.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=6696"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/foliush-igor.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=6696"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/foliush-igor.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=6696"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}