Acute Myocarditis and Pericarditis After m-RNA COVID-19 Vaccinations-A Single-Centre Retrospective Analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

With the rapid rollout of COVID-19 vaccinations, numerous associated and suspected adverse events have been reported nationally and worldwide. Literature reporting confirmed cases of pericarditis and myocarditis following SARS-CoV-2 mRNA vaccinations has evolved, with a predominance in adolescent males following the second dose.

Methods

This was a retrospective analysis of all patients presenting to St Vincent's Hospital, Sydney, Australia with suspected COVID-19 vaccine-related myocarditis and pericarditis. The Brighton Collaboration Case Definitions of Myocarditis and Pericarditis were used to categorise patients into groups based on diagnostic certainty. Cardiac magnetic resonance imaging findings were reviewed against updated Lake Louise Criteria for diagnosin

SUBMITTER: Wassif M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9951393 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature