Are you at greater risk of a heart attack after being vaccinated against corona?

Most studies show that the COVID-19 vaccines are safe and significantly reduce the risk of serious illness or death from the coronavirus.

There have been some rare reports of post-vaccination heart problems, such as myocarditis (inflammation of the heart muscle) and pericarditis (inflammation of the sac around the heart), particularly in young men after mRNA vaccines (such as Pfizer and Moderna). These cases are generally mild and patients usually recover quickly with appropriate treatment.
It is important to know that COVID-19 itself carries a much higher risk of heart attacks and other serious complications than the vaccines. Studies have shown that contracting COVID-19 significantly increases the risk of heart attacks, strokes, and other cardiovascular problems, both in the short and long term.
If you have specific health conditions or concerns about vaccination, it is always a good idea to discuss them with your doctor.

Source: https://academic.oup.com/eurheartj/advance-article/doi/10.1093/eurheartj/ehae639/7795309

Author: Prof. Dr. Dirk Devroey - Latest update: 2024-10-12 - Copyright: Clinifacts 2024