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A paediatric case of myopericarditis post-COVID-19 mRNA vaccine

Mehmet Türe1, Alper Akın1, Muhammed Demir2

  • 1Department of Pediatric Cardiology, Dicle University Hospital, Diyarbakır, Turkey.

Cardiology in the Young
|January 27, 2022
PubMed

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Myopericarditis, a rare side effect of COVID-19 mRNA vaccines, can occur after vaccination. This case study details a 14-year-old male who developed myopericarditis following his second vaccine dose.

Area of Science:

  • Cardiology
  • Vaccinology
  • Pediatrics

Background:

  • Myopericarditis involves inflammation of the heart's outer lining (pericardium) and muscle (myocardium).
  • COVID-19 mRNA vaccines are highly effective but have rare associations with myocarditis and pericarditis.
  • Early identification and management are crucial for favorable outcomes.

Observation:

  • A previously healthy 14-year-old male presented with symptoms of myopericarditis.
  • The patient developed symptoms after receiving the second dose of a COVID-19 mRNA vaccine.

Findings:

  • The patient was diagnosed with myopericarditis.
  • Cardiac enzymes and electrocardiographic changes were consistent with the diagnosis.

Implications:

  • This case highlights the importance of monitoring for rare adverse cardiac events post-vaccination.
  • Understanding vaccine-associated myopericarditis is crucial for healthcare providers and public health.
  • Further research may elucidate specific risk factors and optimal management strategies.

Keywords:
COVID-19mRNA vaccinesmyopericarditis

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