Bereavement and Risk of Cardiovascular Disease Before and During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Fen Yang·Fang Fang·Mary M. Barker·Huiqi Li·Krisztina D. László·Mikael Rostila·Sandra Rogne·Maria Feychting·Unnur Valdimarsdóttir·Fredrik Nyberg·Shiyu Li
In this cohort study, bereavement was associated with increased CVD risk both before and during the COVID-19 pandemic; however, a stronger association for partner or sibling loss was noted during the pandemic. These findings suggest that bereavement may be a period of heightened cardiovascular vulnerability, underscoring the importance of targeted clinical monitoring and preventive care for bereaved individuals.