Impact of COVID-19 on Myocarditis and Heart Failure Mortality Rates
COVID-19 and Myocarditis
Myocarditis, an inflammation of the heart muscle, poses increased risks for those infected with COVID-19. Symptoms include i shortness of breath, chest pain, and irregular heartbeats/i. Severe instances can lead to b heart failure/b, blood clots, and strokes.
Myocarditis-Related Mortality Trends
Data reveals a trend-level analysis of death certificates from 1999-2021, showing that myocarditis-related deaths totaled 33,750. The age-adjusted mortality rate (AAMR) notably increased to 0.49 during 2020 and 0.50 in 2021, predominantly affecting b male patients/b and b non-Hispanic Black populations/b.
COVID-19 and Heart Failure
Heart failure impacts patients severely when compounded by COVID-19. The second analyses indicated an alarming increase in heart failure-related mortality rates, with AAMR rising from 143.9 before to 167.8 during the pandemic.
Demographics of Heart Failure Mortality
Higher rates were noted among males compared to females and among non-Hispanic Black individuals. Elderly patients experienced the highest mortality rates, particularly in the Midwest region.
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