It was determined that the Covid-19 pandemic, not the vaccines, increased heart attacks
Covid-19 pandemic increases heart attacks!
Hacettepe University College of Medicine (HU) Head of Department of Cardiology Prof. Dr. Nikla Ozer stated that international studies have shown that Covid-19 vaccines do not increase the risk of heart attacks, and said: “Heart attacks have increased due to Covid-19 infection and pandemic. When we compare it to influenza, The risk of heart attack is 7 times higher in those with Covid-19.”
Ozer shared information about the impact of Covid-19 on heart attacks.
Ozer noted that infection can lead to heart attacks (myocardial infarction) as well as risk factors such as smoking, obesity, high cholesterol and blood pressure, “For example, we know that heart attacks are more common during peak influenza (flu) periods. Even if There has been no pandemic, the infection is peaking.The menstrual cycle is also a risk factor for heart attacks.
Necla Ozer reports that clot formation in the lungs and brain can also lead to a heart attack, and that all of these clots are linked to each other.
‘We’ve seen more cardiomyopathy’
Ozer explained that in the Covid-19 pandemic, in addition to infection, factors such as lack of movement at home, social isolation, unhealthy diet, increased depression and anxiety, and decreased hospitalization also affected the increase in heart attacks.
“Covid-19 infection increases the risk of myocardial infarction like any other infection,” Ozer said. “However, when compared to influenza, for example, the risk of heart attack was observed to be 7 times higher in those who had Covid-19.”
It was determined that the Covid-19 pandemic, not the vaccines, increased heart attacks
Noting that studies are being conducted with many patients in Sweden and Denmark on the issue, and that various mechanisms other than infection play a role in increasing rates, Ozer continued his words as follows: “Covid-19 does indeed cause widespread inflammation. It even affects the cells that We call it the “endothelium” in our body. We can call it a state of “inflammation.” In other words, our own mechanisms that our bodies developed against this infection, apart from the infection, also increased the risk of developing a myocardial infarction. In other words, not only Covid infection -19, rather the only factor. Infection in the world and in our country, the reactions of our bodies to it and socio-economic factors, we have all seen that myocardial infarction is more common with a combination of these factors.”
“Heart attacks are not increasing because of the vaccine”
the professor. Dr. Ozer also evaluated some recent claims on social media that “Covid-19 vaccines, especially mRNA, cause a heart attack.”
Ozer noted that the study conducted in France last year with people over the age of 75 who received a Covid-19 vaccine, showed that vaccines did not increase the risk of a heart attack, and studies with similar results were also conducted. in the United States and Israel.
Expressing that the latest comprehensive study conducted in South Korea, examined rates of heart attack, pulmonary embolism and stroke in vaccinated and unvaccinated people who contracted Covid-19, Ozer said, “As a result of the study, patients were fully vaccinated with Covid-19.” , the elderly and “Although they are at high risk, myocardial infarction and stroke have been shown to develop less frequently than those who have not been vaccinated. Therefore, we can say that heart attacks were not increased due to vaccines when compared to those who had the Covid-vaccine- And they don’t have 19. He said heart attacks have increased due to COVID-19 infection and the pandemic.
Ozer said that during the pandemic, type 2 heart attacks increased as a result of the “impact on the heart wall,” and they experienced more “stress cardiomyopathy,” also a type of heart attack, which can be seen with events such as sudden pain and shock.
‘Don’t skip the flu shot’
the professor. Dr. Ozer advised everyone, especially the high-risk groups, to take the reminder doses in time before the autumn period, when the risk of spreading the disease increases.
Ozer emphasized that the flu vaccine should not be neglected along with the Covid-19 vaccine, “We have not seen the flu much for reasons such as wearing a mask during the pandemic period. But at the moment, the flu is also increasing due to the lack of mask care. Therefore, the flu vaccine should also be taken.” He said.
Those experiencing these symptoms after COVID-19 should see a cardiologist
the professor. Dr. Nicla Ozer pointed to the importance of regular exercise and a healthy diet in reducing heart attack risk, saying: “People with known heart conditions who have contracted Covid-19 should see their cardiologist. For other people, It is also called “Long Covid syndrome”. We see patients with complaints such as chest pain, shortness of breath and palpitations, even if they had no complaints during illness. It is useful for patients who still have complaints such as chest pain, shortness of breath and palpitations after Covid 19 to consult a cardiologist.
