“Covid vaccine?”
I got the covid vaccine, Pfizer, on May 11th and developed what seemed like my heart pounding harder. A week later my I had crazy palpitations and went to the hospital. My EKG was abnormal and a chest extra and blood tests were done. Nothing was found. I went to see a cardiologist and waiting for my Holter monitor results. I still feel like my heart is beating harder not palpitations but just beating harder. I’m so worried and scared. Will this stop is this vaccine-related. I know some people that have had the same issue after the vaccine as well.
Female | 36 years old
Complaint duration: 16 days
1 Answer
CardiologistCardiologist
This is most likely not a vaccine-related event. However, in rare instances, an allergic type reaction may occur. You didn't say whether you had a covid infection in the past. There is a syndrome, especially in women who have had the infection, of rapid heart rate, especially with changes in position. It's called POTS, which is postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome. It is self limited, but may require some treatment. There are many other reasons why you could have this problem. Your cardiologist will be able to help you.
