Myocarditis: COVID-19 is a much bigger risk than vaccination
The heart has played a central role in COVID-19 since the beginning.
Cardiovascular conditions are among the highest risk factors for hospitalisation.
A significant number of patients hospitalised with SARS-CoV-2 infections have signs of heart damage, and many recover from infection with lasting cardiovascular injury.
It’s not surprising that debates over COVID-19 vaccines frequently centre around issues involving cardiovascular health.