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This study aims to investigate the prevalence of electrocardiographic abnormalities in patients with anorexia nervosa.

July 1, 1974HeartOpen Access

Electrocardiographic abnormalities in patients with anorexia nervosa.

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This study aims to investigate the prevalence of electrocardiographic abnormalities in patients with anorexia nervosa.
Descriptive analysis of nine anorexia nervosa patients and their electrocardiograms.
Comparison with two patients having other psychiatric disorders.
Evaluation of serum electrolyte levels and absence of cardiac disease.
Seven out of nine anorexia nervosa patients exhibited abnormal electrocardiograms.
Patients with other psychiatric disorders had normal electrocardiograms despite weight loss.
Abnormalities are proposed to arise from sympathetic stimulation and catecholamine release.

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Nine patients with anorexia nervosa show electrocardiographic abnormalities, indicating potential heart risks.

Thurston et al. (1974) studied this question.

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