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Anorexic friend with irregular heartbeat? could it be dangerous?
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Arrhythmia: Anorexia and malnutrition, particularly with associated emesis can lead to electrolyte abnormalities, such as low potassium and magnesium that can trigger arrhythmias.
Answered 6/5/2012
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