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Heart attacks may be linked to bacterial infections, study finds

September 13, 2025

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Bacterial infections may sometimes trigger heart attacks, a new study says. Image credit: Viaframe/Getty Images

In 2022, about 19.8 million people globally died from heart disease, with about 85% of these deaths attributed to stroke and heart attack.
Previous research has linked bacterial infections as a risk factor for heart disease.
Past studies have also linked bacterial infections to an increased risk of arterial plaque buildup.
A new study has now identified specific bacteria typically…

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