Bartter syndrome screening
Main article: Bartter syndrome
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Tayyaba Ali, M.D.[2]
Overview
Genetic screening for Bartter syndrome mutated genes can be performed among individuals with unexplained hypertension and hypokalemia.
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
- ↑ 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.