A study Published Wednesday found that the in addition causing other medical complications, the Flu can substantially increase your risk of heart attack. “We found that you’re six times more likely to have a heart attack during the week after diagnosed with Influenza, compared to the year before or after the infection” says Dr. Jeff Kwong.
Go to the New England Journal of Medicine to read the complete study here
https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2018/01/24/579997381/aw-seriously-the-flu-can-trigger-a-heart-attack-too
