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HYPOKALEMIC ALKALOSIS [2 records]

Record 1 2015-09-15

English

Subject field(s)
  • Endocrine System and Metabolism
CONT

Fluid and electrolyte disturbances : sodium retention, potassium loss, hypokalemic alkalosis; fluid retention; congestive heart failure in susceptible patients; hypertension.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Systèmes endocrinien et métabolique
CONT

Perturbations de l’équilibre hydro-électrolytique : rétention sodée; déperdition potassique; alcalose hypokaliémique; rétention hydrique; insuffisance cardiaque congestive chez les personnes prédisposées; hypertension.

Spanish

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Record 2 1997-10-27

English

Subject field(s)
  • Urinary Tract
  • Genetics
DEF

An hereditary disease characterized by juxtaglomerular cell hyperplasia, hyperreninemia without hypertension, hyperaldosternonism, hypokalemic alkalosis, and sometimes by short stature and mental retardation.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Appareil urinaire
  • Génétique
DEF

Hypokaliémie chronique avec kaliurie excessive, élévation de la rénine circulante, sécrétion excessive d'aldostérone et hypertrophie de l'appareil juxtaglomérulaire.

Spanish

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