Global reports of myocarditis following COVID-19 vaccination: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background and aims

Recent media reports of myocarditis after receiving COVID-19 vaccines, particularly the messenger RNA (mRNA) vaccines, are causing public concern. This review summarizes information from published case series and case reports, emphasizing patient and disease characteristics, investigation, and clinical outcomes, to provide a comprehensive picture of the condition.

Methods

A systematic literature search of PubMed and Google scholar was conducted from inception to April 27, 2022. Individuals who develop myocarditis after receiving the COVID-19 vaccine, regardless of the type of vaccine and dose, were included in the study.

Results

Sixty-two studies, including 218 cases, participated in the current systematic review. The median age was 29.2 years; 92.

SUBMITTER: Ahmed SK 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9135698 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature