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SWSCcovid – by Stephen Beech The virus that causes Covid also increases the risk of a heart attack or stroke, warns new research. SARS-CoV-2 is linked with the rapid growth of plaque in the coronary arteries which increases the chances of major cardiovascular events, say scientists. Study senior author Professor Junbo Ge, of Fudan University in Shanghai, China, said: “Covid-19, caused by SARS-CoV-2, is initially characterised by acute lung injury and respiratory failure. “However, emerging evidence indicates Covid-19 also involves an extreme inflammatory response that can affect the cardiovascular system.” Dr. Ge, says the systemic inflammation produces “consequences” for the…