Vaccination as a new form of cardiovascular prevention: A European Society of Cardiology clinical consensus statement

Heidecker, Bettina, Libby, Peter, Vassiliou, Vassilios S., Roubille, François, Vardeny, Orly, Hassager, Christian, Gatzoulis, Michael A., Mamas, Mamas A., Cooper, Leslie T., Schoenrath, Felix, Metra, Marco, Amir, Offer, Solomon, Scott D., Landmesser, Ulf and Lüscher, Thomas F. (2025) Vaccination as a new form of cardiovascular prevention: A European Society of Cardiology clinical consensus statement. European Heart Journal. ISSN 0195-668X

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Abstract

Vaccination is increasingly acknowledged as an effective preventive measure not only against specific infections, but also for the prevention of cardiovascular disease in high-risk patients. Specifically, a growing body of evidence suggests that vaccines against influenza, SARS-CoV-2, respiratory syncytial virus, herpes zoster, and other viruses significantly reduce infection and for influenza the incidence of major adverse cardiovascular events in vaccinated individuals. This clinical consensus statement examines the existing literature and accumulated evidence and offers practical clinical advice on vaccination timing and target demographics, specifically addressing complex clinical scenarios with a focus on cardiovascular conditions. It includes guidelines for vaccinating vulnerable populations such as immunosuppressed individuals, patients with congenital heart disease, and pregnant women as well as safety and potential complications of the procedure.

Item Type:	Article
Additional Information:	We thank Maximilian Müller for his support designing the graphical abstract. Bettina Heidecker is participant in the BIH-Charité Advanced Clinician Scientist Pilotprogram funded by the Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin and the Berlin Institute of Health.
Uncontrolled Keywords:	sdg 3 - good health and well-being ,/dk/atira/pure/sustainabledevelopmentgoals/good_health_and_well_being
Faculty \ School:	Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences > Norwich Medical School
UEA Research Groups:	Faculty of Science > Research Groups > Norwich Epidemiology Centre Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences > Research Groups > Norwich Epidemiology Centre Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences > Research Groups > Cardiovascular and Metabolic Health Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences > Research Centres > Metabolic Health
Related URLs:	https://academic.oup.com/eurheartj/advan...
Depositing User:	LivePure Connector
Date Deposited:	17 Jul 2025 14:34
Last Modified:	17 Jul 2025 14:34
URI:	https://ueaeprints.uea.ac.uk/id/eprint/99951
DOI:	10.1093/eurheartj/ehaf384

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