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Stroke and Heart Attack Risk Rises after Shingles Infection
Summary by Ground News
Shingles, also known as herpes zoster, is associated with an almost 30% higher long-term risk of a major cardiovascular event. Shingles is caused by the varicella zoster virus, the same virus that causes chickenpox. Approximately one in three individuals will develop shingles in their lifetime.