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To: cyn

addressing factitious lowering of blood K ... after Vfib and fluid administration.

and questionable dx of bulimia and collapse due to that.

not to be considered a comprehensive screen, but no evidence of diet drugs

large intake of tea -- may also have played a role -- caffeine has somewhat been implicated ... but considering (other factors) ca toxicity is not likely.

did she have a 'heart attack' / MI? ...


26 posted on 06/15/2005 8:07:46 AM PDT by cyn (it's sarcasm, but jim king really said it.)
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To: cyn

heart is anatomically normal

no evidence of long qt syndrome (as shown via genetic testing)


32 posted on 06/15/2005 8:08:23 AM PDT by cyn (it's sarcasm, but jim king really said it.)
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