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Acute pericarditis and cardiac tamponade after COVID-19 vaccination.

Authors :
Xiayan Shen
Siew Hui Koh, Michelle
Yaozong Lim, Benji
Demo-os, Marjurie
Mei Fong Chien, Jaime
Santosa, Anindita
Taha, Aza Abdulmawjood
Source :
Singapore Medical Journal; 2024 Supplement, Vol. 65, pS20-S23, 4p
Publication Year :
2024

Abstract

The article presents a case study of a 53-year-old Chinese man with hypertension developed exertional dyspnea after receiving the COVID-19 vaccine. It reports the symptoms worsened, leading to chest discomfort, abnormal electrocardiogram (ECG) findings, and cardiomegaly. It mentions initial pneumonia treatment, condition worsened, leading to pericardiocentesis. It highlights the symptoms improved after the procedure, and was discharged after monitoring.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00375675
Volume :
65
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Singapore Medical Journal
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
176423124
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.11622/smedj.2021195