Severe iatrogenic hypoglycaemia requiring medical assistance is associated with concurrent prolongation of the QTc interval

Aims Hypoglycaemia has been shown to exert arrhythmogenic effects. Herein, we explore the association between severe hypoglycaemia requiring medical assistance and the length of the QT interval in patients with diabetes. Methods Data from a prospective study, conducted in eight tertiary hospitals, which recorded cases of hypoglycaemia from patients with diabetes seeking treatment at emergency departments (ED) were analyzed. The patients’...