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My doctor has voiced concerns over my weight-she believes i have anorexia that is affecting my heart. at this point i weigh 120 lbs-"healthy". my lowest was 6 months ago-93 lbs. i'm 5'4. ecg showed sinus rhythm and septal infarct. could it be wrong?

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Dr. Silviu Pasniciuc answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Congratulations, wonderful recovery in weight. An isolated ecg would not be enough in order to confirm cardiomyopathy related to malnutrition and a follow up with a cardiologist may help in better understanding the nature of cardiac changes, if any.

Answered 8/25/2021

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