Barrter syndrome Flashcards
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barrter syndrome
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Bartter syndrome is a rare inherited defect in the thick ascending limb of the loop of Henle. It is characterized by low potassium levels
Loss of function of this reabsorption system results in decreased sodium, potassium, and chloride reabsorption
People suffering from Bartter syndrome present symptoms that are identical to those of patients who are on loop diuretics like furosemide, given that the loop diuretics target the exact receptor that is defective in the syndrome
