That is why doctors get concerned when they see fluid around the heart. There are several different causes of fluid around the heart. Autoimmune diseases such as lupus can also cause pericardial effusions. Any significant effusion around the heart requires a thorough medical workup to rule out the possibility of serious underlying disease. Sometimes the cause of an effusion cannot be determined.
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