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Autoimmune diseases can affect the heart.
Possible problems are Arrhythmias, Pericardial Effusion, and
Heart Failure. Not everyone with an autoimmune disease will
develop heart problems. It is important to discuss all symptoms
with your doctor. Pericardial Effusion. This page defines pericardial effusion as "the presence of an abnormal amount and/or character of fluid in the pericardial space." Technical article with a detailed description of pericardial effusion and various treatments. Heart (Cardiac) Involvement. "The systemic forms of scleroderma can cause cardiac (heart) problems. One of the earliest symptoms reported by Diffuse Systemic Scleroderma patients is heart irregularities." Scleroderma from A to Z has an excellent page. It includes Description, Diagnostic Tests, Treatments, and Research. Severe left ventricular dysfunction in a patient with scleroderma. Daniel Shindler M.D. Cardiovascular Manifestations of the Systemic Sclerosis. Cardiovascular disease in patients with SSc may be due to either parimary involvement of the heart by sclerosing disease or a secondary involvement from disease of the kidney or lungs. Return to Medical |