InFLUenza and the HEART An Investigation Into the Acute and Lasting Cardiac Effects of Influenza Infection

Influenza and the Heart: An Investigation Into the Acute and Lasting Cardiac Effects of Influenza Infection

"Influenza and the Heart: An investigation into the acute and lasting cardiac effects of influenza infection" the investigators aim to assess the mechanisms for cardiovascular disease in patients suffering an acute influenza infection. The project will be carried out by creating a prospective clinical cohort study of consecutive patients hospitalized at Herlev & Gentofte University Hospital with a laboratory confirmed influenza.

Inclusion Criteria:

• All patients hospitalized at Herlev & Gentofte University Hospital with a laboratory-confirmed diagnosis of influenza
• > 18 years of age

Exclusion Criteria:

• Persons not able to cooperate
• Persons unable to understand and sign "informed consent"
• Pregnancy
• Persons simultaneously positive with COVID-19