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A 21-year-old male asked:

i have a history of pericarditis and every time i eat or drink something my heart rate goes up by about 30-40bpm hospital doesn't know whats wrong?

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Dr. Dev Vaz answered

Cardiology 23 years experience

Get a second opinion: Pericarditis is a complex syndrome with many causes. If your local doctor does not have a solution then you should probably get a second opinion.

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