Megan Landwerlen, MD, MPH retweetledi

Paramedic call:
Patient- I’ve had two strokes in the last few years. Now they say I have heart problems. My chest and back have been hurting bad for the last two days.
Me/paramedic- I’m sorry. My partner is going to put some stickers on you so I can look at an EKG. Hold still for a moment.
( patient is having a heart attack, under 40 years old)
Patient- whats it say?
Paramedic/me- you have elevation in multiple leads which is indicative of a heart attack. Im going to start treatment and call the hospital to have them get the cath lab ready for our arrival, so they can quickly take care of you.
Patient- (obviously worried) thank you. I know this is from Covid. I had my first stroke after I got Covid.
Paramedic/me- I’m so sorry. Did you get vaccinated for Covid?
Patient- yes. I’m up to date on all my vaccines.
Me- did you have your first stroke before or after you took the Covid vaccine?
Patient- after
….Silence….
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This person, like many I’ve seen, seem to completely believe their illness is from “long covid.” Even after their illness obviously started post vax. Of course I don’t argue with them, but I really hope me just bringing up the vaccine timeline plants a seed.
God bless

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