Association Between COVID-19 Vaccination and Atrial Arrhythmias in Individuals With Cardiac Implantable Electronic Devices

In this “ECG Segment: Making Waves” episode of the “Mayo Clinic Cardiovascular CME” podcast, Malini Madhavan, M.B.B.S., joins host Anthony Kashou, M.D., to discuss a study examining the association between COVID-19 vaccination and atrial arrhythmias in individuals with cardiac implantable electronic devices.

During the podcast, Dr. Madhavan and Dr. Kashou explore:

• The study of atrial fibrillation burden after COVID-19 vaccination, including the conclusion.
• How the incidence of atrial fibrillation after COVID-19 vaccination compares to that after influenza vaccination.
• Other studies that have investigated arrhythmia occurrence after COVID-19 vaccination.
• Safety for patients with cardiovascular disease to get vaccinated for COVID-19.

Listen to the full episode here.

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