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27 August 2020: Clinical Research

Correlation Between QTc Prolongation and Obstructive Sleep Apnea in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus

Huan Shi C , Xiaohong Jiang A*

DOI: 10.12659/MSM.926954

Med Sci Monit 2020; 26:e926954

Table 2 Logistic regression analysis of the association between obstructive sleep apnea and corrected QT interval ≥418 ms.

Logistic regression modelsOR (95% CI)p-Value
Obstructive sleep apnea (yes no)
 Model 12.355 (1.529–3.626)0.000
 Model 21.798 (1.046–3.089)0.034
 Model 31.866 (1.065–3.272)0.029
Other independent predictors of increased QTc interval in Model 2
 Age (years)1.042 (1.021–1.064)0.000
 Sex (Female)2.360 (1.371–4.063)0.002
 BMI (kg/m)1.113 (1.037–1.195)0.003
Model 1 – unadjusted; Model 2 – adjusted for age, sex, and BMI; Model 3 – adjusted for age, sex, BMI, hypertension, TBL, and smoking history.

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