COVID-19 speeds up artery plaque growth, raising heart disease risk
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By Dr. Chinta Sidharthan Reviewed by Susha Cheriyedath, M.Sc. Feb 5 2025 New research reveals that even mild COVID-19 can silently worsen heart health, accelerating plaque buildup and inflammation —raising the risk of future heart attacks and strokes. Study: SARS-CoV-2 Infection Association with Atherosclerotic Plaque Progression at Coronary CT Angiography and Adverse Cardiovascular Events . Image Credit: Rocos / Shutterstock In a recent study published in the journal Radiology , a research
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