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Algorithm for Differentiating Gitelman syndrome from Bartter syndrome
 • Urine Chloride
 • Urine Ca/Cr ratio

Dr. Krithika
Algorithm for Differentiating ... Gitelman syndrome ... Chloride • Urine Ca ... #nephrology #hypokalemia ... #diagnosis
Gitelman Syndrome Pathophysiology
Gitelman Syndrome is a rare autosomal recessive salt-losing tubulopathy with a prevalence of 1-
Gitelman Syndrome ... in the distal tubule ... Contraction → ↑ Renin ↑ Ca ... Pathophysiology #nephrology ... #diagnosis
Pronator Drift Testing for Stroke
Subtle extensor weakness - Sign of Upper motor neuron lesion
In detecting CT/MRI
Testing for Stroke Subtle ... Testing #Stroke #physicalexam ... #diagnosis #neurology ... #cva
Metabolic Alkalosis - Urinary Chloride Algorithm
Cl- responsive metabolic alkalosis
 • Kidney loss of Cl-
Urinary Chloride Algorithm ... Bartter syndrome, Gitelman ... in the proximal tubule ... #nephrology #differential ... #diagnosis
One and a Half Syndrome on Physical Exam

This 28 year old patient presented to clinic with
Entering VA was ... An APD was noted ... the hospital, diagnosed ... Half #Syndrome #PhysicalExam ... ophthalmology #neurology