Groundbreaking Study: Myocardial Infarction May Be Infectious

A groundbreaking study from Finland and the UK reveals that myocardial infarction (heart attack) may be an infectious disease. Researchers discovered that bacterial biofilms within atherosclerotic plaques can be activated by viral infections or other triggers, leading to inflammation, plaque rupture, and ultimately, a heart attack. This challenges the conventional understanding of heart attack pathogenesis and opens doors for new treatments, diagnostics, and even vaccines. The study found bacterial DNA in plaques and developed antibodies confirming bacterial involvement. The findings offer novel diagnostic and therapeutic strategies and the potential for preventing heart attacks through vaccination.