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==Electrocardiogram== | ==Electrocardiogram== | ||
*Electrocardiogram (ECG or EKG) abnormalities characteristic of toxic hyperkalemia and hypocalcemia.<ref name="urlDiabetes Care">{{cite web |url=https://doi.org/10.2337/diacare.3.4.543 |title=Diabetes Care |format= |work= |accessdate=}}</ref> | |||
*The following EKG findings may be observed in DKA: | |||
** Tall peaking T waves | |||
** Short QT interval | |||
** Widening of QRS complex | |||
** Sinoventricular rhythm | |||
** Prolongation of the ST interval | |||
==References== | ==References== |
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Electrocardiogram
- Electrocardiogram (ECG or EKG) abnormalities characteristic of toxic hyperkalemia and hypocalcemia.[1]
- The following EKG findings may be observed in DKA:
- Tall peaking T waves
- Short QT interval
- Widening of QRS complex
- Sinoventricular rhythm
- Prolongation of the ST interval