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Cardiac changes in anorexia nervosa
Michael A Spaulding-Barclay1, Jessica Stern1, Philip S Mehler1
11Department of Psychiatry,Eating Recovery Center,Denver,Colorado,United States of America.
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Introduction Anorexia nervosa is an eating disorder, which is associated with many different medical complications as a result of the weight loss and malnutrition that characterise this illness. It has the highest mortality rate of any psychiatric disorder. A large portion of deaths are attributable to the cardiac abnormalities that ensue as a result of the malnutrition associated with anorexia nervosa. In this review, the cardiac complications of anorexia nervosa will be discussed.
Methods:
A comprehensive literature review on cardiac changes in anorexia nervosa was carried out.
Results:
There are structural, functional, and rhythm-type changes that occur in patients with anorexia nervosa. These become progressively significant as ongoing weight loss occurs.
Conclusion:
Cardiac changes are inherent to anorexia nervosa and they become more life-threatening and serious as the anorexia nervosa becomes increasingly severe. Weight restoration and attention to these cardiac changes are crucial for a successful treatment outcome.
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