Could the QTc prolongation seen in diabetic ketoacidosis be due to more than just a raised anion gap?

Perez et al [1] demonstrated that nearly one third of patients presenting with diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) had QTc prolongation. The authors demonstrated a significant correlation between the QTc and anion gap, and therefore hypothesised that the QTc prolongation seen was secondary to an elevated anion gap and metabolic acidosis.
Source: The Journal of Pediatrics - Category: Pediatrics Authors: Tags: Letters to the Editor Source Type: research