Cardiovascular Safety of COVID-19 Vaccination in Patients With Cancer: A Self-Controlled Case Series Study in Korea
Ji Hwa Ryu,
Ahhyung Choi,
Jieun Woo
et al.
Abstract:Background
Cancer patients have an increased risk of cardiovascular outcomes and are susceptible to coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) infection. We aimed to assess the cardiovascular safety of COVID-19 vaccination for cancer patients in South Korea.
Methods
We conducted a self-controlled case series study using the K-COV-N cohort (2018–2021). Patients with cancer aged 12 years or older who experienced cardiovascular outcomes were identified. Cardiovascular outcomes we… Show more
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