It is believed that two cardiologists in Israel—who were both fully vaccinated—are among the infected.

The cardiologist believes he was infected while in London. His symptoms remain mild. 

The device is breaking during use, an issue that may require a catheter-based intervention or even surgery. 

The risk of myopericarditis after vaccination appears to be different for male and female patients. 

“The results of these two studies are valuable for doctors, patients, and the public to reduce the fear of myocarditis as a reason for excluding young people from vaccination," one specialist said. 

Patients taking SGLT2 inhibitors were 22% less likely to die from heart-related causes.

Researchers examined a small group of long-haul COVID-19 patients, sharing their findings in JACC: Heart Failure. 

Taiwan had temporarily suspended second doses for this age group to review cases of myocarditis and pericarditis.

The procedure is especially effective when treating younger, low-risk patients. 

The study tracked 2,876 patients hospitalized for acute HF or deteriorating chronic HF.