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Are anorexic teens more predisposed to heart attacks?
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Depends: This would really depend on how severe the anorexia is.
Answered 1/19/2012
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Possible But Rare: There could be an increased risk but only in severe cases with serious medical complications arising from the anorexia.
Answered 3/14/2014
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