ECG monitoring while taking medication that could affect the heart
Offer electrocardiogram (ECG) monitoring
tests per year, UK, while on medication that could compromise cardiac functioning (no interval given)
“Offer electrocardiogram (ECG) monitoring for people with an eating disorder who are taking medication that could compromise cardiac functioning (including medication that could cause electrolyte imbalance, bradycardia below 40 beats per minute, hypokalaemia, or a prolonged QT interval).”
NICE NG69, Eating disorders: recognition and treatment, recommendation 1.8.17, 2020-12-16
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- Clinical guideline
- Read on
- 2026-11-06
- Daily check
- Quote found at the source on 2026-11-06
- What to know
- Recommendation 1.10.2 also asks clinicians to assess the need for ECG monitoring after rapid weight loss, severe purging or bradycardia.
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