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Is pericarditis linked to rheumatoid arthritis?
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It can be : There are many possible causes of pericarditis. Autoimmune diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis and systemic lupus erythematosus are known to cause inflammation of internal organs or tissues. Inflammation of the linng of the heart, the pericardium, is called pericarditis.
Answered 12/9/2013
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Possibly: Some patients with rf will also experience pericarditis. It is not a terribly frequent finding.
Answered 9/5/2013
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