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Gitelman Syndrome (GS)

Anesthesia Implications

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ArrhythmiasHypokalemiaHypomagnesemiaUnstable ElectrolytesOptimize ElectrolytesHypovolemiaHypotensionAvoid Prolonged FastingOptimize HydrationSkeletal Muscle WeaknessSeizuresDehydrationCareful PositioningHypocalcemiaMetabolic Alkalosis

Pathophysiology

Gitelman syndrome ( GS ) is an autosomal recessive salt-losing tubulopathy caused by inactivating mutations in SLC12A3, the gene for the thiazide-sensitive sodium-chloride cotransporter (NCC) in the...

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