Acute myocardial infarction and influenza: a meta-analysis of case-control studies.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

Acute myocardial infarction (AMI) is the leading cause of death and disability globally. There is increasing evidence from observational studies that influenza infection is associated with AMI. In patients with known coronary disease, influenza vaccination is associated with a lower risk of cardiovascular events. However, the effect of influenza vaccination on incident AMI across the entire population is less well established.

Method

The purpose of our systematic review of case-control studies is twofold: (1) to estimate the association between influenza infection and AMI and (2) to estimate the association between influenza vaccination and AMI. Cases included those conducted with first-time AMI or any AMI cases. Studies were appraised for quality and meta-analyses

SUBMITTER: Barnes M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4680124 | biostudies-literature | 2015 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature