bartter syndrome

Questions

What does bartter syndrome mean?

A rare inherited disease characterised by a defect in the thick ascending limb of the loop of Henle, which results in hypokalemia and alkalosis.

Where does bartter syndrome come from?

Named after Dr. Frederic Bartter.

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