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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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A case of Bartter's syndrome in a seemingly healthy 20-year-old Air Force communications student that presented to the Emergency Department (ED) with complaints of diffuse lower body muscle soreness one day after a basketball game is discussed.
Candice Todd, 17, of Lancaster has Bartter's syndrome and could experience major complications or possibly die if she does not receive medication within five to seven days, deputies said.
 
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