Pericarditis is a common heart complication as a result of lupus. The pericardium is a protective cushion that surrounds the heart and cushions the chest. Lupus can cause the pericardium to become inflamed, which can lead to chest pains.

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Pericarditis is a common heart complication as a result of lupus. The pericardium is a protective cushion that surrounds the heart and cushions the chest. Lupus can cause the pericardium to become inflamed, which can lead to chest pains.