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2. Cardiovascular Effects

Calcification can also occur in blood vessels and the lining around the heart, known as the pericardium. Blood vessels lined with calcium deposits may become narrow, hard, and brittle. If the pericardium is affected, a hard, thick calcified lining surrounds the heart and constricts the lower chambers. Cardiovascular symptoms of vitamin D toxicity include irregular heartbeat, high blood pressure, fatigue, and shortness of breath.

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