A 32-year-old woman with anorexia nervosa experienced ventricular tachycardia while on therapeutic-dose amitriptyline despite normal blood tests, imaging, and intracardiac recordings. Electrocardiograms over several years featured the Type 1 Brugada pattern. Careful electrocardiogram monitoring should be made if using high doses of amitriptyline, especially in those with low body weight. ().
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