A patient discusses her symptoms with doctor
The symptoms of lupus are frequently intermittent, with exacerbations of disease interspersed amongst periods of relative remission.

Blockage of the Arteries in the Heart

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8. Blockage of the Arteries in the Heart

This blockage is very problematic, as it can cause heart attacks. Sufferers are also more at risk of developing a blood clot — such as a deep vein thrombosis, a serious blood clot in the lung — or of having a stroke.

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