ISSN:
1619-1560
Keywords:
QT interval
;
QTc interval
;
non-insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus
;
diabetic neuropathy
;
autonomic function
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Medicine
Notes:
Abstract QTc intervals were measured using an electrocardiogram and other autonomic function tests, in 66 neuropathy patients with non-insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus (59.0±12.5 years; mean ± SD). The change in R-R interval did not influence the QTc interval, as calculated by the equation: QTc =QT+(1000-R-R)/7 (ms), compared with the conventional Bazett's equation which appeared to overcompensate in the case of a small R-R interval. The QTc interval in the diabetic patients was significantly longer than that in age-matched controls. The QTc interval showed an inverse correlation with the coefficient of variation of the R-R interval and skin blood flow at rest. However, no correlation was found between QTc interval and blood pressure change, change in heart rate on standing, or results of the sympathetic skin response. The QTc interval did not correlate significantly with motor or sensory nerve conduction parameters. We conclude that the QTc interval can be a simple and useful autonomic indicator for diabetic neuropathy relatively independent of other abnormalities of autonomic and somatic nervous system function. Clin Auton Res 8:139–143
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF02281118
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