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In rare cases, myasthenia gravis can affect the heart muscles through the autoimmune process, particularly in people who also have a thymus gland tumor (thymoma).

The main cardiac symptoms that can occur include
• Heart failure - where the heart cannot pump enough blood to meet the body's needs
• Arrhythmias - irregular Show Full Answer

In rare cases, myasthenia gravis can affect the heart muscles through the autoimmune process, particularly in people who also have a thymus gland tumor (thymoma).

The main cardiac symptoms that can occur include:
• Heart failure - where the heart cannot pump enough blood to meet the body's needs
• Arrhythmias - irregular heart rhythm patterns
• Myocarditis - inflammation of the heart muscle

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