MS increases vascular mortality riskPublished: 28 May 2020 New research has found that having multiple sclerosis (MS) is associated with an increased risk of acute coronary syndrome (ACS), stroke, and death, and the findings cannot be explained by traditional risk factors. Scientists found that participants with MS had a 28 per cent higher risk of ACS, 59 per cent increased risk of cerebrovascular disease, and 32 per cent increased risk for any macrovascular disease when compared to a healthy control group. Researchers also noted a 1.5-fold higher risk of cardiovascular disease mortality, and a more than three-fold increased risk for all-cause mortality. The researchers said the results show that vascular risk assessment and management in people with MS is very important, given the increased risks noted. Other Stories You May Be Interested In... News Study identifies three distinct immune signatures in people with MS which may predict disease course View article News Will Mavenclad soon be available for everyone with relapsing remitting MS? View article News Obese kids twice as likely to get MS View article