Proximal Renal Tubular Acidosis (RTA) Ttype 2 Overview HCO3 ...

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Proximal Renal Tubular Acidosis (RTA) Ttype 2 Overview



HCO3 reabsorptive failure

Lowering of threshold for HCO3 absorption in proximal tubule 

Distal acidification intact 

Can lower pH <5.5 

Isolated Or Fanconi 



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Dr. Gerald Diaz

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