Total vascular occlusion! After taking the COVID-19 vaccine, my legs swelled and I was shocked to see that three coronary arteries were damaged.
After vaccination, I feel unwell and my coronary arteries are almost completely blocked.
You usually have cardiovascular problems without realizing it. If your calf suddenly swells, don’t think it’s just edema. Could it be a sign of heart disease? Dr. Wu Yanwen, director of the Cardiovascular Medicine Center of Far Eastern Memorial Hospital, pointed out that many patients experienced heart discomfort after receiving the COVID-19 vaccine. They thought it was just a side effect of the vaccine and did not take it seriously. In the end, it was confirmed that it was cardiovascular disease. The patient also had three coronary arteries. All of them are severely blocked without knowing it. People with related risk factors should pay attention to physical warning signs.
Dr. Wu Yanwen said that a male patient in his 50s recently had three high blood pressure problems for a long time but was not well controlled. He became unwell after receiving the vaccine. He received intermittent treatment at the clinic but had no improvement. It took him more than three months to recover from breathing and asthma in his legs. The patient’s chest was severely swollen and he was referred to the medical center for examination. An X-ray revealed that the heart was enlarged and the pulmonary edema was very serious, leading to heart failure. It was only relieved after emergency treatment.
However, after the patient’s symptoms improved, he was unwilling to undergo further examination. Fortunately, after being persuaded by his family, he returned to the hospital. An in-depth examination found that all three coronary arteries were severely blocked, and even coronary stents could not be installed, and a cardiac bypass was necessary. Operation. At the same time, combined with heart failure drug treatment and team care, the left ventricular ejection fraction has increased from less than 20% to more than 40%, and the symptoms have also improved significantly.
Early-stage heart failure may not have obvious symptoms, and the five-year survival rate for end-stage heart failure is less than 50%.
“Taiwanese people often seek explanations for their discomfort and diseases. Especially in recent years, many people think that all symptoms are related to vaccines, ignoring their own risk factors. For example, this patient has severe coronary artery disease. But there is no diagnosis and treatment, so it is so serious. Even after the bypass surgery, you still need to continue taking medication and follow up, otherwise it will easily get worse again. "
Dr. Wu Yanwen reminded that severe heart failure requires team care to identify the cause, active control and regular treatment. There is still a high chance of improvement, but the chance of worsening again leading to hospitalization or death is still high. Therefore, even if the heart function improves, symptoms are relieved, and symptoms such as asthma, swelling, and fatigue are improved, regular examinations and treatment follow-up are still required. Medication cannot be stopped rashly, and heart failure treatment cannot be interrupted. Only in this way can we coexist peacefully with the disease for a long time.
Three highs are invisible killers. Early detection and treatment are effective
High blood pressure, high blood sugar and high blood lipids can lead to arteriosclerosis, which may not only cause myocardial infarction, but also lead to heart failure. High blood pressure and diabetes themselves can directly cause heart failure. Dr. Wu Yanwen said that recently many people in the outpatient clinic had their blood pressure measured for the first time in their lives because they were required to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. Therefore, many patients with high blood pressure were unexpectedly found, which shows that Taiwanese people tend to ignore high blood pressure and related cardiovascular diseases because they have no obvious symptoms. Blood vessel problems.
Regarding hypertension, data from the Taiwan Ministry of Health and Welfare, Health Promotion Administration point out that if blood pressure is elevated for a long time, the left ventricle will be overloaded and become hypertrophic, causing the heart to enlarge, and eventually evolve into heart failure. Preventing high blood pressure should start with quitting smoking, eating a low-sodium diet, controlling weight, and exercising more. The public is reminded to take advantage of the Taiwan Health Promotion Administration’s regular free adult health check-ups to know their health status as early as possible. There are three high-risk diseases that should be stably controlled to reduce the risk of deterioration into heart failure.
Further reading:
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