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Carly Pearce Reveals Heart Condition, Says Upcoming Tour Dates Will ‘Look a Little Different’


Country star Carly Pearce revealed she is dealing with a heart condition and will be modifying her performance on tour to keep her heart rate down.

Country star Carly Pearce took to social media Thursday morning to reveal that she has been diagnosed with a heart condition, pericarditis, and that while she plans to fulfill the upcoming dates on a current tour, her performances will be toned down due to doctor’s orders. And truly, more importantly, if any of you are dealing with any kind of health stuff, or aren’t — I’m a young, healthy person that really watches what I eat and exercises, and this happened to me… I just want to use my platform to tell you to take care of your body and listen to it. Pericarditis is defined by the Mayo Clinic as “swelling and irritation of the thin, saclike tissue surrounding the heart.” The condition “often causes sharp chest pain” that may feel indistinguishable from a heart attack.

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