Should My 81-Year-Old Father Get the AZ Vaccine? A Heart Health Dilemma
Receiving the AZ vaccine feels like a difficult choice, almost like a death sentence vaccine? My father, who is 81 years old, has been suffering from diabetes for nearly forty years. For the past ten years, he has been taking cardiovascular medications (Berkley) due to shortness ...
Dr. Li Han Reply:
Hello, regarding your concerns about COVID-19 vaccination, it is honestly difficult to provide a definitive answer. Based on your father's medication, 1. The concurrent use of antiplatelet agents (such as Clopidogrel) and anticoagulants (such as Apixaban) suggests that, in a...[Read More] Should My 81-Year-Old Father Get the AZ Vaccine? A Heart Health Dilemma
Vaccination Concerns for Elderly Patients with Cardiovascular Issues
Challenging vaccines Hello Doctor, my grandmother is 80 years old and had a stroke three years ago. Her carotid artery is completely blocked, and she is unable to have a stent implanted. She is currently managing her condition with medication and by drinking plenty of water, and ...
Dr. He Dongjin Reply:
Hello, any procedure carries risks. Patients with carotid artery blockage and hypertension are not contraindicated for the AstraZeneca vaccine. If blood pressure and heart rate are normal before vaccination, and there are no issues such as fever, edema, bruising, or shortness of ...[Read More] Vaccination Concerns for Elderly Patients with Cardiovascular Issues
Should My 81-Year-Old Grandfather with Heart Issues Get the AZ Vaccine?
Should I get the AstraZeneca vaccine or not? My grandfather is 81 years old and has been suffering from diabetes for nearly forty years. For the past ten years, he has been taking medications for cardiovascular diseases. In March of this year, due to severe blockage and calcifica...
Dr. He Dongjin Reply:
Hello, in principle, the benefits of receiving the AZ vaccine outweigh the risks for older adults, many of whom have chronic diseases. As long as their condition is stable, with minimal fluctuations in blood pressure, heart rate, and blood sugar levels, and without symptoms such ...[Read More] Should My 81-Year-Old Grandfather with Heart Issues Get the AZ Vaccine?
Assessing Vaccine Risks for Seniors with Cardiovascular Issues
Cardiovascular and Vaccination Issues Hello, an elderly family member (81-year-old male) is scheduled to receive the AZ vaccine soon. I called to inquire about any chronic illnesses and learned that he has been experiencing upper back pain and heart discomfort for the past 2-3 ye...
Dr. Li Han Reply:
Hello, elderly individuals and patients with potential cardiovascular diseases or chronic respiratory diseases are considered high-risk groups during the COVID-19 pandemic. The risks associated with contracting the virus (including thromboembolic events) far exceed the thrombotic...[Read More] Assessing Vaccine Risks for Seniors with Cardiovascular Issues
COVID-19 Vaccination for Heart Patients with Mechanical Valves: Risks and Recommendations
COVID-19 Vaccination for Patients with Heart Disease Hello Dr. Wu, my mother has an artificial mechanical valve and a cardiac pacemaker. Due to the current concerns regarding thrombotic side effects associated with the AZ vaccine in Taiwan, I am worried about the risk of thrombos...
Dr. Wu Xueming Reply:
Currently, there is no evidence indicating that these patients are more likely to develop thrombosis due to vaccination, and these patients are typically already on anticoagulants to prevent thrombosis.[Read More] COVID-19 Vaccination for Heart Patients with Mechanical Valves: Risks and Recommendations