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Time of India
2 days ago
- Health
- Time of India
Covid Vaccine and sudden heart attacks: Delhi AIIMS says no connection
The Covid 19 pandemic was a mayhem that gripped the world from 2020 to 2022, resulting in millions of deaths. India specifically saw a deadly second wave from March 2021 to June 2021, resulting in many deaths, lack of oxygen tanks and beds. However, a glimmer of hope appeared with the Covid vaccine, which, even though did not give complete immunity against the virus, made the ailment much less severe. Of late, there have been talks about the vaccine's long term effects on health, in particular cardiac health, as more and more young Indians are dying of "sudden" heart attacks. However, recently, doctors and researchers at Delhi's All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) have addressed these concerns. Their studies show there is no clear link between Covid vaccines and sudden cardiac arrest deaths in India. What started the worry After the Covid-19 vaccination, and even till now, some cases of young people dying suddenly from heart attacks or cardiac arrest were reported. These incidents led to fear and speculation that the vaccine might be causing these deaths. Social media posts and public figures added to the confusion, making many people anxious about vaccine safety, which was being seen as a precursor to cardiac events. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Providers are furious: Internet access without a subscription! Techno Mag Learn More Undo What Did AIIMS Delhi Study AIIMS Delhi, in collaboration with the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), launched a detailed study to find out if there was any connection between Covid vaccines and sudden cardiac deaths. The study focused on adults aged 18 to 45, a group where some of these sudden deaths were reported. How was the study carried out Researchers examined over 300 cases of sudden, unexplained deaths. Post-mortems were conducted to find the real cause of death. The study included people who had received one or more doses of the Covid vaccine. What Did the Results Show The main finding was on these lines: there is no evidence that Covid vaccines increase the risk of sudden cardiac arrest or heart attack deaths. Most of the sudden deaths were linked to coronary artery disease (CHD), which is often caused by poor lifestyle choices such as unhealthy diet, lack of exercise, smoking, and stress. Some deaths were due to genetic factors or pre-existing health conditions. The pattern of sudden deaths after vaccination was similar to what was seen before the pandemic. What Do the Experts Say Doctors at AIIMS Delhi have strongly stated that the benefits of Covid vaccines far outweigh any risks. Dr. Sanjay Rai, Professor of Community Medicine at AIIMS, explained that while every vaccine or medicine carries some risk, the overall benefit of vaccination in saving lives during the pandemic was huge. Dr. Karan Madan, Associate Professor at AIIMS, said, 'Covid vaccines were effective and played a crucial role in reducing mortality. A study was done on sudden cardiac deaths to review the vaccines used so far, but no clear association was found with sudden cardiac deaths'. Dr. Randeep Guleria, former Director of AIIMS, also pointed out that heart attacks in young people is more likely due to lifestyle, genetics, and other health issues, not the vaccine. What About Other Studies The findings from AIIMS Delhi are supported by other major studies in India: The ICMR's National Institute of Epidemiology conducted a large study across 47 hospitals in 19 states. It found no link between Covid vaccination and sudden unexplained deaths among adults. The Union Health Ministry and the Serum Institute of India (maker of Covishield) have also confirmed that the vaccines are safe and scientifically validated. Why do sudden cardiac arrests happen Sudden cardiac arrest can occur for many reasons, including Coronary artery disease (blocked arteries) Genetic factors (family history of heart disease) Unhealthy lifestyle (poor diet, lack of exercise, smoking, alcohol which over years weaknes the heart) Pre-existing health conditions (diabetes, high blood pressure) Stress and obesity What should one do: Regardless of this breather, one should take care of your heart health. For this Exercise often Consume heart healthy foods Keep your BP under check Quit smoking/reduce alcohol Ditch the junk Lose weight, if you are overweight Get yourself tested every year Sources AIIMS The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) Union Health Ministry
NDTV
3 days ago
- Health
- NDTV
No Clear Link Between Covid Vaccine And Sudden Cardiac Arrest Deaths: Delhi AIIMS
New Delhi: A day after the Indian Council of Medical Research debunked claims of the Corona vaccine being responsible for the rising death cases among the youth, a panel of expert doctors from the All India Institute of Medical Sciences addressed the issue. According to Associate Professor Dr Karan Madan, Department of Pulmonary, Critical Care, and Sleep Medicine, AIIMS Delhi, a study was conducted on sudden cardiac arrests to review the COVID-19 vaccines used so far, following which "no clear association was found with sudden cardiac deaths." Dr Madan mentioned that COVID vaccines were effective and they played a crucial role in reducing the mortality of the Coronavirus. He stated that during any pandemic, vaccines are the only possible measures to save lives and the benefits provided by them are immense. "COVID vaccines were effective vaccines and they played a crucial role in reducing the mortality. During the pandemic, vaccines are the only possible measure to save lives. Vaccines were used on a large number of people, and they provided a lot of benefits in preventing excess mortality. The benefits provided by the vaccines are immense. A study was done on sudden cardiac deaths to review the vaccines used so far, but no clear association was found with sudden cardiac deaths", Dr Karan Madan said during the press briefing. Meanwhile, another expert doctor from the panel, Dr Sanjay Rai, Professor at the Centre for Community Medicine, informed that the efficacy of the Covishield vaccine is 62.1. He noted that the World Health Organisation (WHO) approved 12 vaccines out of which the majority were made from different technologies. He mentioned that Covishield uses a vector that is an "adenovirus". Dr Rai asserted that more than 13 billion doses have already been administered worldwide. There are countries like the US, which have just completed the fourth dose. "The Covishield vaccine efficacy was there are 37 vaccines already approved by various regulatory authorities. The WHO has approved around 12 vaccines, and the majority of these vaccines are based on different technologies. If you see Covaxin, it's an old uses a vector that is an other vaccine, Sputnik, almost the same than 13 billion doses have already been administered all over the world. There are countries like, the US, they have just completed fourth dose. The WHO is also recommending that everybody six months and above must get vaccine with the newer variant", Dr Rai said.
News18
3 days ago
- Health
- News18
‘No Clear Association': AIIMS Doctor Dismisses Link Between Covid Vaccines, Heart Attack Deaths
As many as 18 heart attack deaths were reported in Karnataka's Hassan district within a month Calling Covid-19 vaccines 'effective", an AIIMS Delhi doctor has dismissed the link between vaccination and sudden deaths due to heart attacks. Dr Karan Madan, Associate Professor, Department of Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine, AIIMS Delhi, said a study was done on sudden cardiac deaths to review the vaccines used so far, but no clear association was found with sudden cardiac deaths. Madan's remark came after Karnataka chief minister Siddaramaiah ordered a study on the reasons behind sudden deaths among young people in the state, and to see if the Covid-19 vaccines could have any adverse effects. As many as 18 heart attack deaths were reported in Karnataka's Hassan district within a month. 'COVID vaccines were effective vaccines and they played a crucial role in reducing the mortality. During the pandemic, vaccines are the only possible measure to save lives. Vaccines were used on a large number of people, and they provided a lot of benefits in preventing excess mortality. The benefits provided by the vaccines are immense. A study was done on sudden cardiac deaths to review the vaccines used so far, but no clear association was found with sudden cardiac deaths," Madan said.
Time of India
3 days ago
- Health
- Time of India
'No clear association found': AIIMS department says no link between Covid vaccines and sudden cardiac deaths; refutes Siddaramaiah's charges
Dr Karan Madan, Associate Professor, Department of Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine, AIIMS Delhi NEW DELHI: The AIIMS Delhi doctors on Thursday debunked Karnataka chief minister Siddaramaiah 's statements and said that a study was done and found no clear association with sudden cardiac deaths that took place in Hassan district. In a press conference, Dr Karan Madan, Associate Professor, Department of Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine, AIIMS Delhi, praised vaccines and said that during the pandemic, they are the only possible measure to save lives. "Covid vaccines were effective vaccines and they played a crucial role in reducing the mortality. During the pandemic, vaccines are the only possible measure to save lives. Vaccines were used on a large number of people, and they provided a lot of benefits in preventing excess mortality. The benefits provided by the vaccines are immense. A study was done on sudden cardiac deaths to review the vaccines used so far, but no clear association was found with sudden cardiac deaths. .." he said. The Karnataka CM had suggested a possible connection between recent heart attack deaths in Hassan district and the vaccination programme, while also stating that the vaccines received rushed approval. 'Factually incorrect,' 'misleading' Biocon 's founder Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw firmly rejected Karnataka chief minister Siddaramaiah's statements on Thursday that connected Covid-19 vaccines to heart attack fatalities in Hassan district, labelling such assertions as "factually incorrect" and "misleading". Shaw posted on social media stating that "Covid-19 vaccines developed in India were approved under the Emergency Use Authorisation framework, following rigorous protocols aligned with global standards for safety and efficacy. To suggest that these vaccines were 'hastily' approved is factually incorrect and contributes to public misinformation." The executive chairperson of the pharmaceutical company further noted, "These vaccines have saved millions of lives and, like all vaccines, may cause side effects in a very small number of individuals. It is important to acknowledge the science and data-driven processes behind their development, rather than engage in retrospective blame." 'No link between Covid vaccine and sudden deaths': Serum Institute The Serum Institute of India (SII), which produces Covishield, issued a statement confirming the safety of Covid-19 vaccines, addressing growing worries about unexpected deaths in Karnataka. The statement referenced recent government-supported research by ICMR and AIIMS that demonstrated no connection between vaccination and heart-related deaths. The Covishield manufacturer aligned with the Indian Health Ministry's conclusions based on scientific studies. SII released an official communication stating: "Two large-scale studies by ICMR and AIIMS, as cited by the Ministry of Health have found no link between Covid-19 vaccines and sudden deaths. The vaccines are safe and scientifically validated." What Siddaramaiah claimed? Earlier, on Tuesday, Siddaramiah reported that Hassan district had witnessed over 20 heart attack deaths in the previous month, and confirmed the government's serious approach to the situation. He established an expert committee, headed by Dr Ravindranath, Director of Jayadeva Institute of Cardiovascular Sciences and Research, to examine these deaths, with instructions to deliver findings within ten days. The CM referenced a similar February directive to investigate unexpected deaths among younger populations statewide and potential adverse effects from Covid-19 vaccines. Even, the Union health ministry countered the CM's statement on Wednesday, confirming that comprehensive studies by ICMR and AIIMS had definitively established no connection between coronavirus vaccines and sudden deaths.
