Infectious disease experts are warning that flu can lead to an increased risk of heart attack, stroke and disability in elderly patients for months after they have recovered from their illness. News Medical: Clinical study to test efficacy of different formulations of flu vaccine in heart failure patients Heart disease patients enrolled in a clinical trial - designed to test whether a stronger dose of the influenza vaccine can prevent death or hospitalization due to a heart attack, heart failure, ... Clinical study to test efficacy of different formulations of flu vaccine in heart failure patients WKYC: World Health Day, new heart guidelines, a flu shot's surprising brain benefit and how to tame stress World Health Day, new heart guidelines, a flu shot's surprising brain benefit and how to tame stress News Medical: Infectious disease experts warn about post-flu risks in elderly patients MSN: Got the flu recently?

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Here's why you are at increased risk of heart attack and stroke after recovery