Publications by authors named "Aline Gautier"

Article Synopsis
  • This study investigates the link between herpes zoster (HZ) and an increased risk of cerebrovascular diseases (like stroke and TIA) and myocardial infarction (MI) in a UK population.
  • A large cohort of over 106,000 HZ cases was compared to 213,000 controls, revealing that HZ significantly raises the risk for TIA and MI, especially in individuals younger than 40.
  • The findings suggest that while HZ is an independent risk factor for vascular issues, younger patients may not be adequately assessed for vascular risks compared to older patients, highlighting the need for better screening in this group.
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