Which of the Following Cardiac Complications Is the Leading Cause

question 22

Multiple Choice

Which of the following cardiac complications is the leading cause of death in persons with an eating disorder such as anorexia nervosa and bulimia?

• A)Cardiac arrhythmias
• B)Hypotension
• C)Decreased cardiac mass
• D)Mitral valve prolapse

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