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Is alcohol consumption related to acute pericarditis?
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Pericarditis: Binging can affect the cardiovascular system. Consult your cardiologist.
Answered 8/9/2012
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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.
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