How Lupus Silently Affects Your Heart - Are You at Risk?

❤️‍???? Your heart could be at risk, and you might not even know it.

Lupus isn’t just about joint pain—it can attack the heart in multiple ways, leading to pericarditis, valve disease, and even heart failure.

Many people have no idea until it’s too late. ????

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➡️ How lupus affects the heart, from inflammation to long-term cardiovascular risks.
➡️ The warning signs of lupus-related heart problems—and when to see your doctor.
➡️ The tests doctors use to diagnose lupus heart complications, including pericarditis, myocarditis, and valve disease.
➡️ How lupus increases the risk of heart attacks and strokes—and what you can do to lower that risk.

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⏱️Time Stamps:
0:00 Intro
0:49 Lupus Pericarditis
2:10 Lupus Heart Valve Problems
4:20 Antiphospholipid Antibodies
5:52 Lupus Myocarditis
7:12 Heart Conduction Issues
8:13 Coronary Artery Disease in Lupus
9:35 Treating lupus heart symptoms

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Hello! I am Dr. Elizabeth Ortiz and I’m so happy you are here. I am a double board certified Rheumatologist with over 15 years experience practicing Rheumatology and am passionate about teaching & empowering patients to partner with their doctor.

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