Diabetic ketoacidosis electrocardiogram
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Overview
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