Review Article

Cardiovascular Consequences of Anorexia Nervosa: QT Prolongation, Bradycardia, and Structural Cardiac Changes

Anorexia nervosa (AN) is a severe psychiatric disorder with profound cardiovascular consequences, including QT interval prolongation and bradycardia. These abnormalities contribute to an increased risk of life-threatening arrhythmias, sudden cardiac death, and long-term cardiac dysfunction. Although electrolyte imbalances and malnutrition are also recognized as key contributors, the precise mechanisms underlying…