Age: 63.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: COVID19
Symptoms: Aura, Blood pressure measurement, Low density lipoprotein
Clinical narrative: An Episode of aura; This spontaneous case was reported by a consumer and describes the occurrence of AURA (An Episode of aura) in a 63-year-old male patient who received mRNA-1273 (Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine) (batch nos. 024M20A and 029AZ1A) for COVID-19 vaccination.     The patient's past medical history included Aura (He has 25-30year history of visual aura resulting temporary loss of peripheral vision for 10-15min.), Myocardial infarction in 2017 and Stent placement (Patient had 2 stents inserted.) in 2017. Concurrent medical conditions included Allergy to chemicals (Niacin allergy), Gout (condition under control with medication) since 12-Jan-2008, Hypothyroidism (condition under control with medication) since 12-Jan-2019, Blood pressure high (condition under control with medication) since 12-Jan-2008, High cholesterol (condition under control with medication) since 12-Jan-2008 and Non-smoker. Concomitant products included FOSINOPRIL from 12-Jan-2008 to an unknown date and METOPROLOL from 17-Feb-2017 to an unknown date for Blood pressure high, ROSUVASTATIN CALCIUM (CRESTOR) from 12-Jan-2008 to an unknown date for Cholesterol, COLECALCIFEROL (VIT D3) from 12-Jan-2008 to an unknown date for Deficiency vitamin, ALLOPURINOL from 12-Jan-2019 to an unknown date for Gout, LEVOTHYROXINE SODIUM (SYNTHROID) from 12-Jan-2019 to an unknown date for Hypothyroidism, ACETYLSALICYLIC ACID (ASPIRIN LOW) from 17-Feb-2019 to 25-Mar-2021 for an unknown indication.   On 11-Feb-2021 at 1:00 PM, the patient received first dose of mRNA-1273 (Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine) (unknown route) 1 dosage form. On 11-Mar-2021 at 1:00 PM, received second dose of mRNA-1273 (Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine) (unknown route) dosage was changed to 1 dosage form. On 27-Feb-2021, the patient experienced AURA (An Episode of aura). At the time of the report, AURA (An Episode of aura) had resolved.      DIAGNOSTIC RESULTS (normal ranges are provided in parenthesis if available): On an unknown date, Blood pressure measurement: 130/80 Patient stated that his blood pressure averages 130/80.. On an unknown date, Low density lipoprotein: 50 Patient stated that his LDL averages 50..     The action taken with mRNA-1273 (Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine) (Unknown) was unknown.       Patient has taken low dose of Aspirin as blood thinners.  Patient had experienced an episode of aura which was brief and was not concerned with it  after receiving his first dose.  Patient stated that he had history of visual aura from 25-30 years which results in temporary loss of peripheral vision for 10-15 min and that these incidents occur no more than twice annually and have not been deemed worthy of treatment by medical practitioners given their frequency and hence no medication was prescribed.  Patient stated that he did not drink or smoke and was also not overweight. He stated that he maintained a healthy diet and takes on an average 10,000 steps daily. He had also passed a stress test, echo cardiogram and carotid ultrasound within six  months prior to the incident and that he was not ideal stroke candidate.   This case was linked to MOD-2021-419397 (Patient Link).