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Metabolic Alkalosis
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Metabolic Alkalosis

Luis M. Ortega and Oliver Lenz
Clinical Decisions in Nephrology, Hypertension and Kidney Transplantation, pp.135-142
Springer New York
2012-09-11
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4614-4454-1_13

Abstract

Glycyrrhizic Acid Metabolic Alkalosis Plasma Renin Activity Primary Hyperaldosteronism Renovascular Hypertension
A 32-year-old thin woman is complaining of weakness and light-headedness. She denies vomiting and intake of medications except vitamins. On physical examination she has a blood pressure of 100/60 mmHg with a heart rate of 95 beats/min and diminished skin turgor. The remainder of her exam is unremarkable. Laboratory data are shown in Table 13.1.

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