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| Heart and blood vessel problems - pericarditis [Go Back to Keywords List Page]  | pericarditis
Pericarditis is a condition in which the pericardium becomes
inflamed. The pericardium is the thin membrane that covers
the heart. It is made up of tissue that is loose enough to
allow the heart to move and change in size. Inflammation
of the pericardium can cause chest pain.
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