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Does ataxia effect the heart and chest as ig gets worse

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Yes it leads to heart problems in the end stage of Ataxia. Ataxia does affect your cardiovascular system. If your feet have edema , as a side effect.It affects a myriad of systems, including your blood pressure.

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