Investigating SARS-CoV-2 and the Vaccine's Global Impacts of Cardiac Complications
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.58445/rars.1392Keywords:
Healthcare, Cardiovascular Disease, Covid-19Abstract
The COVID-19 pandemic, initiated by SARS-CoV-2 in early 2020, has profoundly impacted
global health, particularly cardiovascular disease (CVD). This research paper examines the link
between COVID-19 and CVD, highlighting the increase in CVD rates due to the inflammatory
response triggered by the virus. Inflammation affects the heart's lining, muscle, and surrounding
tissue, potentially leading to atherosclerosis, where plaque buildup can cause blood clots, heart
attacks, and strokes (Heart Disease and Stroke). During SARS-CoV-2 infection, the immune
system's pro-inflammatory cytokines exacerbate inflammation, impacting heart function and
promoting heart disease. Furthermore, an analysis of data from the Centers for Disease Control
and Prevention website CDC Wonder revealed that CVD rates post-COVID-19 increased in
2019-2021. While Oxford-AstraZeneca's vaccine, Vaxzevria, can trigger blood clotting, other
studies show that various vaccinations, such as Johnson-Johnson, Pfizer, and Moderna, can
reduce cardiovascular complications by decreasing inflammation and infection rates (Paknahad
et al. 173).
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