Gitelman's and Bartter's syndromes in pregnancy - a systematic review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

: Gitelman's syndrome (GS) and Bartter's syndrome (BS) are rare renal disorders causing electrolyte disturbances, with physiological changes of pregnancy potentially worsening symptoms and electrolyte derangement.

Methods

A literature search of electronic databases was conducted using terms describing (1) GS or BS and (2) pregnancy, and the quality of studies was graded using the NIH/NHLBI quality assessment tool. Data collected included measures of maternal and neonatal outcomes, pregnancy information, and details of treatment, diagnosis, and electrolyte monitoring.

Results

Fifty-eight pregnancies in 52 women were reported in GS, and 55 pregnancies in 27 women were reported in BS. Adverse events and symptoms, including intrauterine growth restriction, olig

SUBMITTER: Hebbard AI 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12507792 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature