Global reports of takotsubo (stress) cardiomyopathy following COVID-19 vaccination: A systematic review and meta-analysis

Concerns have been raised recently about takotsubo cardiomyopathy (TCM) after receiving COVID-19 vaccines, particularly the messenger RNA (mRNA) vaccines. The goal of this study was to compile case reports to provide a comprehensive overview of takotsubo cardiomyopathy (TCM) associated with COVID-19...

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Published in:International journal of cardiology. Heart & vasculature 2022-12, Vol.43, p.101108-101108, Article 101108
Main Authors: Khalid Ahmed, Sirwan, Gamal Mohamed, Mona, Abdulrahman Essa, Rawand, Abdelaziz Ahmed Rashad Dabou, Eman, Omar Abdulqadir, Salar, Muhammad Omar, Rukhsar
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Language:English
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BNT162b2
Broken heart syndrome
ChadOX1 nCOV-19
COVID-19 Vaccine
mRNA vaccine
mRNA-1273
Review
Stress cardiomyopathy
Takotsubo cardiomyopathy
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Summary:Concerns have been raised recently about takotsubo cardiomyopathy (TCM) after receiving COVID-19 vaccines, particularly the messenger RNA (mRNA) vaccines. The goal of this study was to compile case reports to provide a comprehensive overview of takotsubo cardiomyopathy (TCM) associated with COVID-19 vaccines. A systematic literature search was conducted in PubMed, Scopus, Embase, Web of Science, and Google Scholar between 2020 and June 1, 2022. The study included individuals who developed cardiac takotsubo cardiomyopathy from receiving COVID-19 vaccinations. Ten studies, including 10 cases, participated in the current systematic review. The mean age was 61.8 years; 90 % were female, while 10 % were male. 80 % of the patients received the mRNA COVID-19 vaccine, while 20 % received other types. In addition, takotsubo cardiomyopathy (TCM) occurred in 50 % of patients receiving the first dose and another 40 % after the second dose of COVID-19 vaccines. Moreover, the mean number of days to the onset of symptoms was 2.62 days. All cases had an elevated troponin test and abnormal ECG findings. The left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) was lower than 50 % in 90 % of patients. In terms of the average length of hospital stay, 50 % stayed for 10.2 days, and all cases recovered from their symptoms. In conclusion, takotsubo (stress) cardiomyopathy (TCM) complications associated with COVID-19 vaccination are rare but can be life-threatening. Chest pain should be considered an alarming symptom, especially in those who have received the first and second doses of the COVID-19 vaccine.
ISSN:2352-9067
2352-9067
DOI:10.1016/j.ijcha.2022.101108