Research Finds Covid Vaccines Could Serve as Instigators for Heart Attacks
In a recent study published in the medical journal Frontiers in Immunology, a team of German scientists led by Dr. Rolf Schreckenberg from Justus-Liebig University Gießen and Hannover Medical School, have found evidence suggesting that the spike proteins produced by mRNA vaccines may contribute to the development of myocarditis and other inflammatory cardiac events.
The study reveals that within hours of receiving the injection, the spike proteins start clumping together into large, sticky aggregates inside the cells. In human heart cells, or cardiomyocytes, these spike protein clusters cause significant disruption, hindering cell growth, triggering oxidative stress, and initiating an inflammatory response, all signs typically seen in early-stage myocarditis.
However, it's important to note that the scientific evidence currently confirms an increased but rare risk of myocarditis and pericarditis after COVID-19 mRNA vaccination, particularly in young males aged 12 to 24 years. But there is no established direct link between these vaccines and cardiac arrests or intracellular aggregation of spike proteins in heart cells causing heart damage.
The US FDA added safety labeling warnings for myocarditis and pericarditis with an estimated incidence of about 27 cases per 1,000,000 in young males; most affected patients presented with chest pain within days post-vaccination, and cardiac MRI often showed signs of myocardial injury, but severe outcomes like requiring inotropic support were very rare (2%).
Despite the findings, no high-quality peer-reviewed studies have demonstrated intracellular aggregation of spike proteins from mRNA vaccines inside heart cells leading to cardiac arrests. The need for more research into the long-term effects of these vaccines remains critical, particularly as more data emerges about their impact on different age groups and underlying health conditions.
Vaccine manufacturers and health authorities must continue to monitor these risks and ensure transparency as more data becomes available. It's crucial to remember that the benefits of COVID-19 vaccination in preventing severe illness and hospitalisation far outweigh the potential risks.
In conclusion, while this study provides valuable insights into the potential mechanisms behind myocarditis and other cardiac events following mRNA vaccination, more research is needed to fully understand the long-term effects of these vaccines on heart health.
- The study on articles published in Frontiers in Immunology discusses the link between spike proteins from mRNA vaccines and medical-conditions like myocarditis, particularly in young males.
- In health-and-wellness discussions, it's essential to acknowledge the rare risk of myocarditis and pericarditis associated with COVID-19 mRNA vaccines, as confirmed by science, but there's no established direct link to cardiac arrests or intracellular aggregation of spike proteins causing heart damage.
- As more data about the long-term effects of mRNA vaccines on cardiovascular-health emerges, it's crucial for vaccine manufacturers and health authorities to stay vigilant, continue monitoring risks, and ensure transparency in their studies, keeping the benefits of preventing severe illness in perspective.
