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The transcript features a discussion with two medical experts, Dr. Kunal Sarkar and Dr. Subramaniam Swaminathan, about the perceived link between COVID-19 vaccines and heart attacks. They emphasize that there is no authenticated data supporting a correlation between COVID vaccination and increased heart attacks. The experts highlight India's high incidence of cardiac problems due to factors like diabetes, hypertension, and lifestyle issues. They discuss studies showing that respiratory viral infections can trigger cardiac events, and that flu vaccines may actually reduce the risk of death in heart attack patients. The conversation also touches on the need for better recording of vaccine side effects in India and the importance of lifestyle changes to prevent heart problems.
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Hindustan Times
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