Association between influenza infection and cardiovascular diseases: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

Influenza infection may increase the risk of cardiovascular diseases (CVDs), but the extent of this link is uncertain. This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to quantify the association between influenza infection and CVDs.

Methods

We conducted a comprehensive search of major databases from inception to 2024, identifying studies that investigated the association between influenza infection and CVDs. Eligible studies included cohort, case-control, and randomized controlled trials reporting on cardiovascular outcomes (acute CVDs) following influenza infection or risk of influenza infection in CVD patients (chronic CVDs). Data were extracted and pooled using random-effects models, and heterogeneity was assessed using the I ² statistic.

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SUBMITTER: Mohammadi M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12743791 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jan-Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature