Sinus Bradycardia in Anorexia Nervosa
The following ECG is from an 18 yr old female who presents with ongoing weight loss with a known eating disorder. Her weight is 33 kg (72 lbs) with a BMI of ~13.
ECG features in eating disorders include:
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QT / QTc prolongation with associated risk of TdP and Sudden cardiac death
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Severe bradycardia
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AV block
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T wave abnormalities - usually associated with electrolyte abnormality
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Low voltage
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