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Unexplained Tachycardia in a Diabetic Patient after Induction: Hypoglycemia, a Commonly Overlooked Cause

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Hypoglycemia Ventricular tachycardia General anesthesia Fentanyl-induced hypoglycemia Intraoperative tachycardia Diabetic autonomic neuropathy Anaesthetic complications

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Reddy A, Baheti S, Baheti S, Nair J. Unexplained Tachycardia in a Diabetic Patient after Induction: Hypoglycemia, a Commonly Overlooked Cause. Arch Anesth & Crit Care. 2026;.