Description
COVID-19 STORM Spike-Triggered AutOimmune Response Mechanism is a new hypothesis by Dr Philip McMillan that proposes to explain some of the complex and long-lasting effects of COVID-19. Whilst there is some overlap in pathophysiology with long Covid, it is not exactly the same. The core idea of STORM is that when the immune system encounters the spike protein, either through infection or vaccination, it can sometimes overreact or become dysregulated, triggering autoimmune responses in the body, leading to various health complications.
The key characteristics of STORM-related heart issues include a delayed onset, often taking 5-10 years to fully manifest, an autoimmune nature where the body’s immune system attacks heart muscle cells, and the difficulty in reversing the damage once it has occurred. This combination of factors makes STORM a particularly challenging condition to diagnose and treat, emphasizing the importance of early awareness and intervention.
