Prospective Study of Pathogen Burden and Risk of MI or Death – (01-13-01)



Prospective Study of Pathogen Burden and Risk of MI or Death

A very interesting study that continues to add support to the contribution of an infectious etiology to heart disease. Although this study does not show a link between C. pneumoniae and heart disease, other viruses did prove to be an independent risk factor. As I’ve said; this just further supports the idea of taking good care of yourself, which will inevitably support healthy immune system function and lower the number of circulating pathogens.

Circulation — Abstracts: Zhu et al. 103 (1): 45

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