What's in a prick? Vaccines and the cardiovascular system.

What's in a prick? Vaccines and the cardiovascular system. Hellenic J Cardiol. 2019 Nov 15;: Authors: Katsi V, Antoniou CK, Manolakou P, Toutouzas K, Tousoulis D Abstract Evidence suggests a crucial role for vaccines in cardiovascular disease, mediated not only by disease prevention but also by immunomodulatory effects. In the present review, it will be attempted to briefly present the effects of pathogens and vaccines on the cardiovascular system, as well as potential mechanisms for development of vaccines against cardiovascular disease per se. Current epidemiological evidence regarding vaccine effectiveness in different categories of heart disease will be discussed, as well as current international guidelines' recommendations. In summary, cardiologists should strive to promote vaccination against specific pathogens with proven beneficial effects on cardiovascular disease. PMID: 31740362 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: Hellenic Journal of Cardiology - Category: Cardiology Tags: Hellenic J Cardiol Source Type: research