Myocarditis: Potentially serious outcome of Covid 19 Vaccination
According to Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System (VAERS), cases of myocarditis and pericarditis have been reported after mRNA COVID-19 vaccination (Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna) especially in male adolescents and young adults. Usually symptoms appear within 7 days following the second dose of vaccination. What is Myocarditis? Myocarditis is the inflammation of heart muscle, and pericarditis is inflammation of the outer lining of the heart. This inflammation can reduce the heart’s ability to pump blood around the body. In severe cases, myocarditis can cause blood clots to form. This could lead to serious conditions, such as heart attack, stroke, heart failure and even cardiac arrest. What to look out for after vaccination In Adults Chest pain Shortness of breath Fast-beating, fluttering, or pounding heartbeat ( Palpitation ) Fatigue Swelling of legs, ankles and feet In Children Fever Fainting episodes Difficulty in breathing Rapid breathing Rapid or abnormal heartbeat...