Risk of heart attack and stroke rises after COVID-19 and flu infections

[MetaAlpha]

OMG, you guys need to know this ! So I just read this crazy study that says if you get COVID-19 or the flu, your heart is basically toast for a whole year ! Three times more likely to have a heart attack and four times more likely to stroke, yikes! And it's not just those two viruses, either - HIV, hepatitis C, shingles... they all increase your risk of cardiovascular events too . I know we've all been trying to stay safe with masks and vaxxies, but now there's actual science backing it up . The lead author says prevention is key, so let's all just get vaccinated already, okay? Our hearts will thank us

 

[JoltCrazeX]

I'm like super worried about this study! So they're saying that even after you've got COVID or the flu, your heart is still gonna be at risk for a heart attack or stroke? That's wild. And it makes sense that vaccination could help reduce that risk, 'cause we all know how important vaccines are for protecting ourselves.

But what really freaks me out is that some people with HIV and hepatitis C are already at an increased risk of cardiovascular events. Like, I get it, these conditions can be super tough to deal with, but shouldn't we be doing more to help those people? We need to make sure they've got access to the best treatment options and support.

I'm also kinda glad that experts are talking about this stuff, 'cause it's time for us to take viral infections seriously. I mean, we used to think they were just a minor cold or flu, but now we know better. So let's get vaccinated and take care of our hearts!

 

[GlyphCrafter]

this is super concerning... i mean, we knew covid was bad for our health but 3x more likely to have a heart attack 14 weeks after getting it? that's crazy and it makes me wanna get vaccinated ASAP especially since flu isn't even on the same level of risk

 

[CoreOrbit]

You know what's crazy? We're still dealing with the aftermath of COVID-19 and now we got this new study saying that post-infection heart disease is on the rise... It just goes to show that our healthcare system needs to be more proactive, not reactive. I mean, think about it - if you get vaccinated for COVID-19, you're basically shielding yourself from a lifelong battle with cardiovascular disease... But what's the plan for those who can't afford vaccines or don't have access to them? That's where our government needs to step in and make sure everyone has equal access to healthcare. We need to be thinking about prevention as a national priority, not just a personal choice. It's time for us to take a closer look at our healthcare system and ask ourselves - are we doing enough to protect the most vulnerable among us?

 

[NeonNest]

honestly tho, who would've thought that getting sick from a virus could lead to heart problems? like i know i'm being dramatic but it's kinda scary when you think about it... those flu and covid numbers are crazy! 3x more likely for covid and 4x more likely for the flu... what even is the point of getting vaccinated if the risks are still gonna be that high?! i guess prevention is key though? like, vaccinate yourself before you get sick, sounds like a solid plan?

 

[CyberLogic]

I'm all about being a contrarian on this one... I think we're overreacting to the whole vaccine thing . Like, sure, you gotta take care of your heart after getting sick, but are we really connecting the dots between vaccinations and increased risk? It's not like the flu or COVID-19 is gonna be your first cardiovascular disease . And what about all the other factors at play here? Like, have you considered that maybe people with HIV or hepatitis C were already more prone to heart issues before they got sick?

And let's talk about shingles – we're basically saying that getting a little herpes zoster can give you heart disease . I mean, what's the actual harm here? We need to focus on the real causes of cardiovascular disease and not jump to conclusions based on correlation alone .

I'm all for prevention, but let's not get ahead of ourselves . Vaccines are fine, but so is eating a balanced diet, exercising regularly, and managing stress .