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Purpuric herpes zoster in patients in therapy with clopidogrel
Clopidogrel hydrogen sulfate is an adenosine diphosphate receptor antagonist belonging to the thienopyridine class. It is used for the prevention of vascular events in patients with atherothrombotic diseases manifested by recent myocardial infarction, ischemic stroke or peripheral arterial disease [1]. Clopidogrel provides greater reduction of the risk of recurrent ischemic events than acetylsalicylic acid (ASA) in patients with a medical history of coronary artery bypass surgery, diabetes mellitus and in those in therapy with statins [1].
Source: Journal of Clinical Virology - June 15, 2015 Category: Virology Authors: S. Veraldi, F. Vaira, G. Nazzaro Tags: Case report Source Type: research

Disseminated VZV infection and asymptomatic VZV vasculopathy after steroid abuse
Primary infection with VZV usually results in varicella, after which virus becomes latent in cranial nerve ganglia, dorsal root ganglia and autonomic ganglia along the entire neuraxis. VZV reactivation in elderly and immunocompromised individuals causes herpes zoster and other neurological diseases, including stroke (VZV vasculopathy). Zoster is also associated with an increased risk of myocardial infarction [1].
Source: Journal of Clinical Virology - March 19, 2015 Category: Virology Authors: Maria A. Nagel, Daniela Lenggenhager, Teresa White, Nelly Khmeleva, Anna Heintzman, Philip J. Boyer, Don Gilden Tags: Case Report Source Type: research

The Connection Between Inflammation And Cardiovascular Disease
By Mark Johnson, M.S. Senior Director of Surgery Heart disease is a major cause of morbidity and mortality, particularly in developed nations. Classically, cardiovascular disease (CVD) was thought to be a buildup of fat on the arterial wall that eventually blocks blood flow, leading to a heart attack or stroke. However, the process also involves inflammatory responses that impact the endothelial cell lining of the arteries. The source of this inflammation includes infectious agents, e.g., herpes viruses and Chlamydia pneumonia, as well as smoking, hyperglycemia, oxidized low-density lipoprotein (LDL), and sheer stress on ...
Source: Medical Design Online News - March 9, 2015 Category: Medical Equipment Source Type: news

Herpes zoster as a risk factor for stroke and TIA: A retrospective cohort study in the UK
Conclusion: HZ is an independent risk factor for vascular disease in the UK population, particularly for stroke, TIA, and MI in subjects affected before the age of 40 years. In older subjects, better ascertainment of vascular risk factors and earlier intervention may explain the reduction in risk of stroke after HZ infection.
Source: Neurology - July 7, 2014 Category: Neurology Authors: Breuer, J., Pacou, M., Gautier, A., Brown, M. M. Tags: CORRECTED AND REPUBLISHED ARTICLES Source Type: research

Herpes Zoster Linked Again to Increased Stroke, MIHerpes Zoster Linked Again to Increased Stroke, MI
The vaccine that reduces herpes zoster might also cut risks for vascular events, including stroke, transient ischemic attack, and myocardial infarction, researchers speculate. Medscape Medical News
Source: Medscape Cardiology Headlines - January 2, 2014 Category: Cardiology Tags: Neurology & Neurosurgery News Source Type: news

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