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Yes, lupus can affect the heart muscle and cause various cardiac complications. When lupus causes inflammation of the heart muscle (myocarditis), it can lead to an enlarged heart and decrease the heart's ability to pump blood effectively. This condition affects between 8-25% of people with lupus.

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Yes, lupus can affect the heart muscle and cause various cardiac complications. When lupus causes inflammation of the heart muscle (myocarditis), it can lead to an enlarged heart and decrease the heart's ability to pump blood effectively. This condition affects between 8-25% of people with lupus.

Common symptoms of lupus-related heart muscle inflammation include:
- Chest pain
- Rapid heartbeat
- Fluttering heartbeat It's important to work closely with your healthcare team to monitor your heart health when you have lupus. About half of all people with lupus develop some form of cardiovascular disease, making regular cardiac check-ups an essential part of lupus management.

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