Victor Dominguez, better known as Wolverine of Wall Street on social media, he recently posted on his X (formerly Twitter) account about a supposed new Pfizer ad. Citing a real screenshot of the pharmaceutical company’s website, he assures that it has finally realized that its COVID-19 vaccine increases the risk of suffering myocarditis and pericarditis.
There is no room for doubt. Underline the entire area of the report where this statement is made and add a link to the page. Pfizer. And it is true. After a long period of suspicion that mRNA vaccines could cause these heart diseases, it was eventually revealed that there was more to it than just a suspicion. It’s true that this can happen. But this is neither news nor cause for panic, especially when put in context.
Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine, like Moderna’s, is based on mRNA technology. Its two main developers, Katalin Kariko and Drew Weissman, recently received the Nobel Prize in Medicine for all the lives they saved with their help. This is something that is obvious and cannot be disputed. But of course, like any other drug, it has side effects that must be taken into account and which are never hidden. Now, even knowing these possible consequences of vaccination, benefit/risk balance It continues to lean towards the benefits, diving into the depths and throwing into the air those risks that in reality are not much different from the risks of other drugs.
What are myocarditis and pericarditis?
myocarditis This is an inflammation of the heart muscle, also known as the myocardium. This inflammation can make it difficult for the heart to function normally, causing chest pain, shortness of breath and irregular heartbeats. There are different degrees of severity, so the disease can be mild and resolve on its own or even very severe and end in cardiorespiratory shock.
From my side, pericarditis This is inflammation and irritation of the sac-like tissue called the pericardium that surrounds the heart. In most cases, it is very mild and does not even require treatment, although sometimes surgery is required.
Yes, the COVID-19 vaccine can cause these side effects.
Both myocarditis and pericarditis can occur for a variety of reasons. Since consumption toxic before infection by microorganismsdue to sensitivity to a large number of external agents or drugs.
It has been observed that the COVID-19 vaccine developed by Pfizer as well as the Moderna vaccine can cause both conditions. This happens especially in young patientsincluding age from 12 to 29 years old. This is not something new. It has long been studied by both pharmaceutical companies themselves and health regulatory authorities in different countries.
In Spain, for example, a report was published in 2021 based on a French study indicating the existence more than 3 cases of myocarditis per 100,000 vaccinated for the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine and 13 per 100,000 for the Moderna vaccine. This excess is among the younger population compared to unvaccinated people in the same age groups.
In addition, this year it was published in Southern Scientific University, in Lima, a study that indicates an incidence of 20 to 30 cases per million vaccinated men aged 12 to 29 years. This is the highest risk group, so the incidence will be even lower in women and other age groups.
Studies of the COVID-19 vaccine and the risk of myocarditis or pericarditis also show that these cases tend to be very soft. Moreover, in most cases they do not even require treatment.
So yes, this is a risk that needs to be considered. That’s why Pfizer includes it in its COVID-19 vaccine reports. However, this is not serious enough to stop vaccinations, much less cause a stir on social media.
Other causes of myocarditis
Myocarditis can occur for many reasons. A heatstroke, for example, can cause inflammation of the myocardium. This can also happen upon contact with toxic substancess such as amphetamines, cocaine or arsenic. There are even cases associated with drug sensitivity. This includes the COVID-19 vaccine, as well as others that are much less demonized. For example, benzodiazepines, penicillin, ampicillin, tetanus toxin, tricyclic antidepressants and some diuretics.
Also COVID-19
But above all, before we attack the COVID-19 vaccine, we must consider that it Many cases of severe myocarditis have been avoided..
Infection with some microorganisms This is one of the most common causes of myocarditis. This happens with viruses such as hepatitis C and influenza, with bacteria such as Chlamydia And Legionella or with mushrooms Aspergillus And Candida.
But, without a doubt, one of the largest microscopic factors in the occurrence of myocarditis is SARS-CoV-2, virus that causes COVID-19. It is suspected that this virus may cause myocarditis in 6.1 for every 100,000 infected men And in 4.4 out of every 100,000 women. Additionally, it affects 0.01% to 7% of people hospitalized for COVID-19, and the severity of the disease is much higher than that of vaccinal myocarditis.
Thus, the risk of mild cases of myocarditis in 20 people out of every million vaccinated is much less of a concern than the much more frequent severe cases that could be prevented by the same vaccine.
Ultimately, the biggest risk factor for contracting myocarditis is to be alive. Over the course of our lives, we are exposed to many agents that can cause inflammation of the heart muscle. The dead are the only ones who are not affected by this. But it is precisely in order to stay alive and be exposed to this effect that sometimes it is worth taking risks.
Source: Hiper Textual
