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What are the most common symptoms of pericarditis?
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Chest pain: Chest pain that is sometimes worse with a deep breath or lying down.
Answered 5/15/2013
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Chest pain: Pericarditis is inflammation of the sac surrounding the heart. When this occurs, the typical symptom is chest pain, which can change with change in position. It can also change with breathing or exertion.
Answered 5/15/2013
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