According to a recent study, even a modest COVID-19 infection can encourage clogged arteries, which in turn raises the risk of heart attacks in certain individuals.
According to a recent study published in the journal Radiology, the rapid development of plaque in coronary arteries—arteries essential for delivering blood to the heart muscle—is linked to COVID-19 viral infection.
Researchers discovered plaque in the arteries of people whose COVID-19 was not even severe enough to necessitate hospitalization, which made matters worse.
Additionally, researchers think that the development of arterial plaque is probably caused by the inflammation associated with the infectious respiratory condition.
The director of cardiology stated, “Inflammation after COVID-19 can lead to ongoing plaque growth, particularly high-risk, noncalcified plaques.”
