Acute myocarditis commonly has an infectious cause, most often viral; myocarditis in children presents as several distinct clinical profiles
Review Compiles Myocarditis Cases Associated With COVID-19
COVID-19-related myocarditis profiled from 42 cases reported in articles published from December 2019 through January 5, 2021
ACIP: Benefits of mRNA COVID-19 Vaccines Outweigh Risks for ≥12s
After reviewing evidence, including data on risks for myocarditis, vaccination benefits outweigh risks for all populations
Cardiovascular Drugs Do Not Impact COVID-19 Outcomes
Authors say patients even with COVID-19 should continue taking cardiovascular drugs as prescribed
Heart Issues in Young COVID-19 Vaccine Recipients Rare, Usually Mild, Quickly Resolve
Group of health agencies says ‘risks of being unvaccinated are far greater than any rare side effects from the vaccines’
Myocarditis-Like Illness Reported After COVID-19 Vaccination
Case series describes seven cases in males younger than 40 years; all patients’ symptoms were resolved by the time of hospital discharge
Modifiable Cardiovascular Risk Factors Linked to Severity of COVID-19
Strategies that improve cardiovascular health may also improve outcomes for people following COVID-19
Case Series Reports Myocarditis After Second Dose of COVID-19 Vaccine
Seven cases of acute myocarditis, myopericarditis identified in healthy male teens within four days after second Pfizer-BioNTech dose
New Heart Failure Diagnosed in Hospitalized COVID-19 Patients
Though uncommon, cases of new heart failure include younger COVID-19 patients with no history of cardiovascular disease or risk factors
Half of Cardiology Trainees Comfortable With Telemedicine Use
Perceived barriers to telemedicine use include concerns about patient engagement, unfamiliarity with telemedicine technology