Bartter's syndrome

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Bartter's syndrome

[bär′tərz]

Etymology: Frederick C. Bartter, American physiologist, 1914-1983

a rare hereditary disorder, characterized by hyperplasia of the juxtaglomerular area and secondary hyperaldosteronism. Renin and angiotensin levels may be elevated, but blood pressure usually remains normal. Early signs in childhood are abnormal physical growth (dwarfism) and mental retardation, often accompanied by chronic hypokalemia and alkalosis.

Bartter's syndrome

chronic potassium depletion leading to hypokalemia; caused by renal potassium wasting, elevated plasma renin activity and aldosterone secretion.

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