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MARSIPAN  (Management of the Really Sick Patient with Anorexia Nervosa) Guidelines #Management #EM #PrimaryCare #MARSIPAN
Sick Patient with Anorexia ... PrimaryCare #MARSIPAN #AnorexiaNervosa ... #Anorexia #Nervosa
Anorexia Nervosa: Complications
CARDIAC ABNORMALITIES
 - Functional: Low BP, Sinus bradycardia, prolonged QT interval
 - Structural: Reduced
Anorexia Nervosa ... imbalance • Note: Anorexia ... is increased in anorexia ... binge-purge subtype #AnorexiaNervosa
Anorexia Nervosa: Signs and Symptoms
Binge/Purge Subtype - Recurrent (once per week) episodes of binge-eating or purging,
Anorexia Nervosa ... irritability #AnorexiaNervosa
Anorexia Nervosa: Pathogenesis and Risk Factors
Biological Risk Factors
 • Gender: F > M
 • Genetics: concordance
Anorexia Nervosa ... athletics) #AnorexiaNervosa
Eating disorders: Initial assessment in primary care #Management #PrimaryCare #Endo #EatingDisorders #Anorexia #Bulimia #Nervosa #BMJ
EatingDisorders #Anorexia
Right Sided Heart Failure Mnemonic: "AW HEAD"
ANOREXIA & NAUSEA 

WEIGHT GAIN 

HEPATOMEGALY 

EDEMA (BIPEDAL) 

ASCITES 

DISTENDED
Mnemonic: "AW HEAD" ANOREXIA
Hypokalemia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Transcellular Shift:
 • Alkalosis
 • ↑ beta-2 adrenergic simulation 
 • Erythropoiesis
Low K intake (anorexia
Serotonin-Norepinephrine Reuptake Inhibitors(SNRIs): Mechanisms and Side Effects

Withdrawal: Dizziness, Diarrhea, Insomnia, Nausea, Vomiting
Serotonin Syndrome - Potentially Life
Akathisia Incr 5-HT: Anorexia
Hirsutism & Virilization - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
ADRENAL EXCESS
Ovarian
 • Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome
 • Hyperthecosis
 • Tumor
Adrenal
Hypothyroidism • Anorexia
Unintentional Weight Loss - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Malnutrition:
 • Limited access to food
 • Anorexia
 • Disorders
access to food • Anorexia