Myocardial toxicity: Starvation has direct consequences on the heart muscle, or myocardium. Starved, the body breaks down fat until these stores are depleted. Then the process of breaking down muscle fiber and ultimately organ tissues ensues to mobilize needed energy. Cardiac (heart) muscle is also impacted by this physiologic process. Abuse of Ipecac syrup, an emetic agent to stimulate vomiting, can also lead to myocardial toxicity. The combination of vomiting, malnutrition and severe dehydration results in electrolyte imbalances and cardiac arrhythmias which can be serious and even lethal. Keywords: define Myocardial toxicity, definition Myocardial toxicity, definition of Myocardial toxicity, meaning Myocardial toxicity, dictionary Myocardial toxicity, what is Myocardial toxicity, Myocardial toxicityeating disorder If you came to the F.E.A.S.T. Eating Disorders Glossary from a page on the F.E.A.S.T site, click the "go back" button in your internet browser to return to that page; if not, we welcome you to visit the FEAST home page for a wealth of information on evidence-based treatment for eating disorders, support for parents and families, the latest eating disorders research, a forum for parents and caregivers, useful books, etc. |