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I have polymyositis been having heart palpitation went to er they did ecg and basic blood pnl its fine would poly. show up if it had moved to my heart?

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Dr. Tamanna Nahar answered

Polymyositis : Polymyositis is an autoimmune cvd-inflammation of muscles. It may lead to myocarditis (heart muscle) which in turn can cause heart failure and heart arrhythmias. U need an echocardiogram and then maybe holter/stress ett. Also have ur thyroid checked.

Dr Villaplana agreed

Answered 3/15/2016

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A member asked:

I have polymyositis been having heart palpitation went to er they did ecg and basic blood pnl its fine would poly. show up if it had moved to my heart?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Tamanna Nahar answered

Dr Villaplana agreed

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