Nigeria: Heart attacks may be triggered by infections – Study

Scientists from Finland and the UK have uncovered groundbreaking evidence that heart attacks may be triggered by hidden bacteria within plaque, a sticky buildup of substances such as cholesterol and fat found in blood vessels that distribute oxygen-rich blood to the entire body.

They found that dormant layers of bacterial biofilm within plaques, when released due to a viral infection or another external stressor, can trigger heart attacks.

Once activated, the bacteria trigger…