A broad study has found that receiving Covid vaccinations significantly decreases the likelihood of developing heart failure and harmful blood clots associated with the virus for at least one year.

Scientists studied the medical records of over 20 million individuals in the UK, Spain, and Estonia and discovered consistent proof that the vaccinations offered protection against severe cardiovascular issues related to the illness.

The injections for Covid, including the ones created by Oxford-AstraZeneca, Pfizer, and Moderna, have shown great success in protecting against serious illness during the pandemic. However, health authority figures have also documented higher rates of uncommon heart and clotting issues, which are similar to those seen with other vaccines like the flu shot.

The most recent research aimed to examine the overall effects of receiving a Covid vaccine, considering that being infected with the virus has been shown to greatly increase the likelihood of heart failure and other severe cardiovascular issues.

According to the study’s senior author, Daniel Prieto-Alhambra, a professor at the University of Oxford, our findings indicate that those who receive vaccinations have a significantly lower chance of experiencing post-Covid complications. This was shown in a comprehensive study involving a large number of participants.

According to a study published in the Heart journal, the adenovirus-based Covid vaccines developed by Oxford-AstraZeneca and Janssen, as well as the mRNA-based vaccines created by Pfizer and Moderna, were the most effective in preventing Covid-related heart failure and blood clots during the initial month after infection.

During that time frame, the chances of developing heart failure were reduced by 55%, while the likelihood of blood clots in the veins and arteries decreased by 78% and 47% respectively, when compared to those who were not vaccinated.

The researchers discovered that although the protection from vaccines decreased over time, people who were vaccinated against Covid still had a lower chance of developing heart failure and blood clots compared to those who had not received the vaccine, for up to a year.

Between three to six months following infection, individuals who were vaccinated had a 39% lower chance of experiencing heart failure compared to those who were not vaccinated. Additionally, the risk of developing blood clots in the veins and arteries was decreased by 47% and 28%, respectively. After six to 12 months post-infection, vaccinated individuals had even lower risks of these complications, with reductions of 48%, 50%, and 38% for heart failure, blood clots in the veins, and blood clots in the arteries, respectively.

The vaccines lessen the severity of the illness in cases of breakthrough infections, thus providing a protective effect.

According to Prieto-Alhambra, being vaccinated significantly decreases the risk of post-Covid heart and blood clot issues. This is particularly reassuring for those who are at high risk or have concerns about these types of complications.

Source: theguardian.com