Forbes August 28, 2024
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Myocarditis is a heart condition where the muscle of the heart is inflamed, which can cause chest pain and shortness of breath. In severe cases, myocarditis can weaken the heart, leading to blood clots that can cause strokes or heart attacks. This condition is a rare, but serious side effect of mRNA vaccines for COVID-19, particularly for young men. It’s also associated with COVID-19 infections.
A new report published in the Journal of the American Medical Association studied the prognosis for patients who were hospitalized for myocarditis after a vaccination, myocarditis after COVID-19 infection and conventional cases...