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Bartter syndrome screening
Introduction
Main article: Bartter syndrome
Overview
Overview
Genetic screening for Bartter syndrome mutated genes can be performed among individuals with unexplained hypertension and hypokalemia.
Screening
Screening
- Genetic screening for Bartter syndrome mutated genes can be performed among individuals with unexplained hypertension and hypokalemia.[1]
- There is an insufficient evidence to recommend routine screening for Bartter syndrome.
References
References
- ↑ Bao M, Cai J, Yang X, Ma W (2019). “Genetic screening for Bartter syndrome and Gitelman syndrome pathogenic genes among individuals with hypertension and hypokalemia”. Clin Exp Hypertens. 41 (4): 381–388. doi:10.1080/10641963.2018.1489547. PMID 29953267.
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