Cardiologist explains if 'Covid vaccines' contribute to increase in heart attacks: 'So much nonsense like mercury...'

By Admin

11 Aug, 2025

The Covid-19 pandemic not only brought an unprecedented health crisis but also sparked intense debates over the safety and long-term effects of vaccines. One of the most contentious topics has been whether Covid-19 vaccines have any link to an increase in heart attacks. While many scientific studies suggest that there is no significant connection between certain vaccines and heightened heart attack risks, some medical professionals hold different views.

Dr Alok Chopra, a cardiologist and co-founder of Aashlok Hospital, recently shared his reservations about vaccine safety. In an August 6 Instagram video from his Impact Stories interview, Dr Chopra was asked about the “rumours” of rising heart attacks being linked to Covid-19 vaccinations. His response, posted under the title “Why Covid vaccines are awful”, was both critical and cautionary.

According to Dr Chopra, the speed at which the vaccines were developed raised serious concerns. “To make a vaccine can take a number of years; so to make a vaccine within months, obviously, it is not going to be the best,” he said. “The Covid vaccines have all sorts of nonsense put into them just to make them run quickly. That is why Covid came down on its own, but the aftermath became very bad. People died, people had so many issues, and people have still not recovered from it – and then came the variants.”

He went on to allege that the vaccines contained harmful substances. “The vaccine actually has so much nonsense like mercury and various other things. So obviously, the vaccine is going to go bad,” Dr Chopra added. Recalling a past discussion, he said, “I remember there was a big round table, I was in Las Vegas once, and they were talking about this and one guy was getting very nervous. The second vaccine which came... he blurted something that he should not be doing.”

While the medical community remains divided, this conversation underscores the importance of continued research, transparency, and open dialogue on vaccine safety. For those looking to safeguard their heart health regardless of their vaccination status adopting a healthy lifestyle, maintaining a balanced diet, regular exercise, and routine medical check-ups remain the most reliable defences.

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