Myopericarditis After mRNA COVID-19 Vaccine in a Patient With Recent History of COVID-19

Eiman Elhouderi1, Eman Elsawalhy1, Mohamed Kabbani1

  • 1Internal Medicine, Beaumont Health, Dearborn, USA.

Cureus
|June 27, 2022
PubMed

Insights

Myopericarditis, a rare side effect, can occur after COVID-19 vaccination. This case study details a mild myopericarditis event in a 30-year-old male following a Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine booster, with full recovery.

Area of Science:

  • Cardiology
  • Vaccinology
  • Immunology

Background:

  • Myopericarditis is a known potential adverse event associated with various vaccines.
  • Understanding vaccine-related cardiac events is crucial for public health and vaccine safety monitoring.

Observation:

  • A 30-year-old male developed symptoms of myopericarditis.
  • The onset of symptoms occurred approximately one week after receiving the second booster dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine.

Findings:

  • The patient experienced myopericarditis following the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine booster.
  • The clinical presentation was not severe, indicating a generally favorable prognosis for this adverse event.

Implications:

  • This case contributes to the medical literature on vaccine-induced myopericarditis, specifically with the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine.
  • Early recognition and treatment led to a full recovery, highlighting the importance of monitoring for cardiac adverse events post-vaccination.

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