Anorexia Nervosa and its Effects on the Cardiovascular System

Abstract

The overarching purpose of this research paper is to identify and investigate the relationship between the human’s cardiovascular system and the eating disorder often known as Anorexia Nervosa. We provide a thorough and intricate evaluation of both the heart system as well as eating disorders. Aside from the psychological components of anorexia, internal aspects often go unnoticed; the paper introduces this subject in a much deeper context. The heart is an organ at the center of the human’s circulatory system that pumps blood through a network of arteries and veins. Quite simply, the heart is one of the main systems that ensure the human’s viability. We discovered, however, that rapid weight loss as caused by anorexia displays significant, if not fatal, effects on the heart. A few subsequent illnesses worth mentioning include Mitral Valve Prolapse and Arrhythmia. We also further suggest possible approaches to both mitigate and preempt the deterrents of the affairs discussed in the paper. By and large, we executed this research in hope of spreading greater acknowledgement towards the menace that comes accompanied by anorexia, which is all the more necessary in the ever-growing world of technology and the exposure that it offers for young adolescents.