Influenza epidemics and acute respiratory disease activity are associated with a surge in autopsy-confirmed coronary heart disease death: results from 8 years of autopsies in 34 892 subjects

Abstract

Influenza epidemics are associated with a rise in autopsy-confirmed coronary deaths. Influenza vaccination should be advocated for patients at high risk of developing cardiovascular events.

Exacerbation of respiratory symptoms in COPD patients may not be exacerbations of COPD

“…These systemic effects represent an important pathogenic link between COPD and comorbidities, particularly cardiovascular diseases [3,4]. Indeed, epidemics of influenza are associated with an increased risk of death, particularly in elderly patients with chronic diseases, and the cause of death may be both respiratory and cardiovascular, particularly in the case of myocardial infarctions and stroke [5].…”

“…Invasive Aspergillus tracheobronchitis is thought to be a rare entity, primarily affecting lung transplant recipients [4], patients with AIDS [5] and those with COPD [6]. Oxalosis is a condition in which calcium oxalate crystals accumulate in different organs.…”

Efficiency of Influenza Vaccination in Patients With Circulatory System Diseases Under Dispensary Observation in Outpatient Clinics: Prospective Follow-Up Monitoring Data

“…Это обусловлено противодействием вакцинопрофи-лактики гриппа негативному влиянию гриппа и острых рес-пираторных вирусных инфекций (ОРВИ) на прогноз у лиц с БСК [1][2][3][4][5][6][7][8][9][10][11][12][13][14]. Точную серологическую диагностику грип-па в клинической практике проводят достаточно редко, поэтому, как правило, анализируется ассоциация БСК не только с гриппом, но и с ОРВИ.…”

Use of Oseltamivir After Influenza Infection Is Associated With Reduced Incidence of Recurrent Adverse Cardiovascular Outcomes Among Military Health System Beneficiaries With Prior Cardiovascular Diseases

“…[1][2][3] Increased hospitalizations and mortality attributed to cardiovascular (CV) disease and stroke have been consistently observed during periods of influenza epidemic, 4 -6 and influenza vaccination has been widely accepted as appropriate clinical practice among subgroups at risk for influenzarelated complications. 7,8 Studies examining the relationship between influenza vaccination and incident or recurrent CV and other outcomes have generally confirmed the safety and efficacy of this vaccination practice, 9 -12 but the literature is more limited regarding adverse CV outcomes among already infected patients receiving influenza treatment.…”