[SCD-FORUM] 138S Intoxication by Diethylene Glycol. Dr. Cowan

[SCD Symposium]

Dear experts, 
I request information if possible, about intoxication with Diethylene Glycol: does it cause a direct myocardiotoxic effect or does it alter the QT/QTc interval? We are facing an epidemics of intoxication with this substance by contamination of cough syrup and topical-use drugs, commonly used in the community, with severe effects, even mortal. Thank you,

Dr. Jaime Ricardo Cowan
Panamá - Amérca Central