No COVID Vaccine Link to Young Cardiac Arrests: AIIMS Study

New Delhi, Jul 3 (PTI) — An investigative study by AIIMS-Delhi, alongside the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), highlights that there is no identifiable link between COVID-19 vaccinations and sudden cardiac arrests in young individuals. In a press briefing at AIIMS, a team of doctors revealed preliminary outcomes of an ongoing analysis involving 300 instances of sudden death, primarily among individuals below the age of 40. Although all subjects were vaccinated against COVID-19, initial observations indicated other health and lifestyle factors as leading contributors to these incidents.

Dr. S Narang, a seasoned cardiologist at AIIMS-Delhi, explained, "Current evidence does not substantiate claims that COVID-19 vaccinations are causing sudden cardiac arrests. In reality, vaccines have demonstrated significant benefits by lessening the severity of infections and related complications." The research identified cardiac arrest as the most frequent cause of sudden deaths, predominantly linked to lifestyle factors such as smoking, alcohol consumption, blood clots, and arterial blockages.

"About 50% of subjects examined had a history of drinking and smoking," he revealed. The second most frequent cause of death was categorized under "negative autopsy," which accounts for cases where no conclusive symptoms or anomalies are detected during autopsy procedures.

Dr. Sudhir, a pathologist at AIIMS-Delhi, elaborated that while arterial blockages typically result in cardiac arrests in older individuals, sudden deaths in younger demographics may also stem from genetic heart disorders, binge drinking, narcotic use, or post-COVID excessive physical activity. Some fatalities were attributed to lifestyle-induced cardiac conditions, characterized by heart muscle fat accumulation, high blood pressure, diabetes, elevated cholesterol levels, psychosocial stress, and abdominal obesity.

He advised regular physical activity and a diet abundant in fruits and vegetables to mitigate these risks. The panel also emphasized that blood clots resulting from COVID-19 infections pose considerable threats to cardiovascular health. Notably, the Department of Hematology reported that such clotting has been particularly perilous for some post-COVID patients.

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