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Is alcohol consumption related to acute pericarditis?

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Dr. Alan Ali answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Pericarditis: Binging can affect the cardiovascular system. Consult your cardiologist.

Answered 8/9/2012

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Dr. Andrew Ho answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Yes: Alcohol use is a risk factor, and the link may be mediated by pancreatitis. It seems that heavy alcohol use can lead to acute pancreatitis, which increases fluids around the heart and inflammation.

Answered 2/1/2018

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