Abstract

Eating disorders (ED) affect 1-2% of the general population, with a concentrated prevalence of 3% among adolescent females. Sudden unexpected death (SUD) is a leading cause of death in ED, specifically Anorexia Nervosa (AN) and EDNOS (ED Not Otherwise Specified). ECG changes during acute ED may be able to predict the risk of SUD by drawing parallels to other well-studied arrhythmia conditions. In addition, up to 80% of ED are associated with mood disorders; these patients may be prescribed psychotropic medications, such as anxiolytics and/or antidepressants, which may have a compound effect on the ECG. We sought to characterize HR, QT interval, and T-wave changes observed in AN and EDNOS.

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