Covid and AFib Connection?

Yes, millions upon millions have been vaccinated with the mRNA vaccines and “most” have not experienced any problem. However, “everyone” is not the same as “most”. There are some whose health and lives have been drastically changed due to the vaccine. You may not be one of them, and you may not know anyone. But, we can’t make judgements about the possible after effects of the vaccine based on your limited sample size. The ability to capture data for those who have had such after effects was not effective. Many have discussed their issues with their doctors and may have shared their experiences on this forum. But, in many cases their situation is not accurately or effectively recorded on any global or national database. Know that there is a small percentage of people who have had significant health implications due to the mRNA vaccines, and feel blessed that you have not had to experience the difficulties that some have had to deal with as a result of their choice to get the vaccinated. What we don’t know is how that group of individuals would have faired through the pandemic without getting the vaccine. God bless you and those dealing with these after effects.

Thank you for your open mind and thoughtful post.
As one who WAS injured from the covid booster shot.

Hi everyone... after the 3rd vax of Pfeizer it caused 17,000 ectopic heart thuds per day... basically an electrical problem every 4th heart beat. i am now on medication and safe to say my dr no longer is asking me to go get more vax. Just incase it helps anyone

My father's Apple watch tells him he has aFib routinely. He's had every test possible to check this out and guess what? He does not have aFib.

We are highly suspicious that young adult son, 5 weeks after the 2nd Moderna: He was previously in absolute perfect health. Was diagnosed with Acute Viral Myocarditis, Extreme Heart Failure that lead to Atrial Fib and Flutter, caused clots- and BOOM while in ICU for all this. The clots moved and he had 2 strokes.
We have never been told how or why they called it Viral Myocarditis- Was it COVID (he was teaching Middle School Math at the time- schools being the petri dish for all things germy. I can say that because I am a School Nurse for many,many years), another strange virus, or Moderna? Who knows? All I know for sure is that we are so grateful that he is still alive, and everyday we have a chance to get up and try again...but, wow...I wish we had some more definitive answers. Stroke recovery is so so hard and long.

Just curious. Have the Cardiologist went so far as to talk about implanting a Loop Recorder?

Yes. He is a post-ablation patient, so they are very thorough with his care. We are frustrated with the number of times he gets the aFib alert on his Apple watch, but we like him to wear it so he can reach us from anywhere, should he need help.

Hi @ruby2020, this must be so hard to see as a mom. In case it helps, you might be interested in following these related support groups:
- Intensive Care (ICU) Support Group https://connect.mayoclinic.org/group/intensive-care-icu/
Intensive care is intense for all family members and often the patient and/or family members can experience post-intensive care syndrome or PICS. You might appreciate the support and experiences shared in the group.

- Stroke & Cerebrovascular Diseases Support Group https://connect.mayoclinic.org/group/cerebrovascular-diseases/
You're right that stroke recovery is hard and a long road. It can help to talk with other caregivers supporting someone recovering from stroke.

My afib started after my third Pfizer shot. I am totally convinced they are related. I had an ablation and was doing well but recently I teat d positive for Covid and now I have been having 100s of PACs a day since Covid. (About a month). Covid is the devils work I believe! I am terrified of getting another booster.

I have had AF for seven years now. Then, it acted up after two and three years, each time near Christmas and on into the New Year. Still no COVID or its associated vaccines. Finally about September of 21, and five months after my first shot, Pfizer, I had to get cardioverted when it hit me hard one day. That episode led to further episodes, none of which occurred within 8 weeks of the subsequent boosters, of which there have been five for me.

That said, we're all different, as trite as that expression is. It is quite possible that some people will react poorly to medications while others don't. Some did well on Vioxx, while a very few had heart problems, so it was removed from the market. Some swear they can't tolerate metoprolol, or amiodarone, or Flecainide, or Eliquis, while a great many of us do just fine. I guess we each have to find our pathways.