2019/01

Editorial, 003⁠–003 | DOI: 10.53260/ego.191011

EDITORIAL

Anorexia nervosa and cardiovascular disease:a narrative review

Reviews | P.005⁠–009 | DOI: doi.org/10.53260/ego.191012 | Citation

Abstract

Anorexia nervosa (AN) is an eating disorder with one of the highest mortality rates among mental illnesses. Cardiovascular complications seem to account for more than half of all deaths. The aim of this review is to summarize the cardiac manifestations of AN and provide guidance for their diagnosis and management. Structural alterations, electrocardiogram abnormalities and hemodynamic changes are the most common cardiovascular manifestations in AN. High clinical suspicion and vigilance are of great importance, as cardiovascular complications in AN are potentially fatal. Avoidance of drugs with cardiovascular side effects is also crucial, while nutritional rehabilitation can stabilize and even reverse overt cardiovascular alterations.

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Citation: Deligeoroglou E.,Zachou G.,Lambrinoudaki I., Anorexia nervosa and cardiovascular disease:a narrative review, EGO European Gynecology and Obstetrics (2019); 2019/01:005⁠–009 doi: 10.53260/ego.191012

Published: September 2, 2019

ISSUE 2019/01

Editorial, 003⁠–003 | DOI: 10.53260/ego.191011

EDITORIAL