A new study presented at the 2012 Canadian Cardiovascular Congress reveals that the annual flu vaccination could also reduce the risk of heart attacks and provide protection against other infections. Researchers led by Dr Jacob Udell, a cardiologist at Women's College Hospital and the University of Toronto, analyzed clinical trials published on the subject since 1960 and found that flu vaccination could reduce the risk of heart attacks and strokes by as much as 50 percent and reduce the number of heart attack deaths by 40 percent. "For those who had the flu shot there was a pretty strong risk reduction. The use of the vaccine is still much too low, less than 50 per cent of the general population; it's even poorly used among health care workers. Imagine if this vaccine could also be a proven way to prevent heart disease", Dr Udell said. Source: Medindia << Resistance to Cholesterol-Lowering Drugs is High New Blood Test to Detect Down’s Syndrome Does Not Increase ... >> Recommended Reading Bird Flu Bird flu (avian influenza/avian flu) is a disease caused by an influenza virus (H5N1) that primarily affects birds but can infect humans also. READ MORE Swine Flu Swine flu, a type of influenza caused by a new strain of the H1N1 Type A influenza virus has originated from the pigs. Winter always brings along the chills and the flu, make sure you're safe this season. READ MORE Aortic Valve Stenosis Aortic valve Stenosis is an abnormal narrowing of the c valve. Symptoms include angina, and that of heart failure. Aortic valve replacement is effective therapy. READ MORE Mitral Valve Prolapse Mitral Valve Prolapse is a relatively common condition and causes leakage of blood through the valve. MVP is not life-threatening in most instances. READ MORE Pericarditis Pericarditis occurs when the pericardium gets inflamed. Pericarditis is characterized by severe chest pain. READ MORE Statins Statins are new wonder drugs that are proving to be efficacious, not merely in relieving symptoms but also offering several health benefits. READ MORE Top 10 Vaccine Myths Debunked Childhood vaccination has saved many lives, yet lots more has to be done to increase awareness and eliminate myths regarding vaccines. READ MORE Most Popular on Medindia Selfie Addiction Calculator Vent Forte (Theophylline) Indian Medical Journals More News on: HeartHealthy HeartSwine FluStatinsMitral Valve ProlapseAortic Valve StenosisPericarditisTop 10 Vaccine Myths Debunked
A new study presented at the 2012 Canadian Cardiovascular Congress reveals that the annual flu vaccination could also reduce the risk of heart attacks and provide protection against other infections. Researchers led by Dr Jacob Udell, a cardiologist at Women's College Hospital and the University of Toronto, analyzed clinical trials published on the subject since 1960 and found that flu vaccination could reduce the risk of heart attacks and strokes by as much as 50 percent and reduce the number of heart attack deaths by 40 percent. "For those who had the flu shot there was a pretty strong risk reduction. The use of the vaccine is still much too low, less than 50 per cent of the general population; it's even poorly used among health care workers. Imagine if this vaccine could also be a proven way to prevent heart disease", Dr Udell said. Source: Medindia << Resistance to Cholesterol-Lowering Drugs is High New Blood Test to Detect Down’s Syndrome Does Not Increase ... >> Recommended Reading Bird Flu Bird flu (avian influenza/avian flu) is a disease caused by an influenza virus (H5N1) that primarily affects birds but can infect humans also. READ MORE Swine Flu Swine flu, a type of influenza caused by a new strain of the H1N1 Type A influenza virus has originated from the pigs. Winter always brings along the chills and the flu, make sure you're safe this season. READ MORE Aortic Valve Stenosis Aortic valve Stenosis is an abnormal narrowing of the c valve. Symptoms include angina, and that of heart failure. Aortic valve replacement is effective therapy. READ MORE Mitral Valve Prolapse Mitral Valve Prolapse is a relatively common condition and causes leakage of blood through the valve. MVP is not life-threatening in most instances. READ MORE Pericarditis Pericarditis occurs when the pericardium gets inflamed. Pericarditis is characterized by severe chest pain. READ MORE Statins Statins are new wonder drugs that are proving to be efficacious, not merely in relieving symptoms but also offering several health benefits. READ MORE Top 10 Vaccine Myths Debunked Childhood vaccination has saved many lives, yet lots more has to be done to increase awareness and eliminate myths regarding vaccines. READ MORE Most Popular on Medindia Selfie Addiction Calculator Vent Forte (Theophylline) Indian Medical Journals More News on: HeartHealthy HeartSwine FluStatinsMitral Valve ProlapseAortic Valve StenosisPericarditisTop 10 Vaccine Myths Debunked