Angioedema secondary to angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitors

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

1-1-1999

Abstract

Angioedema due to whatever cause is potentially life threatening, especially if it involves the head and neck region. Patients at risk need to be identified and precautionary measures are necessary. The use of Angiotensin Converting Enzyme Inhibitors (ACEIS) has been associated with angioedema of the face and tongue. Its widespread use has resulted in an increased awareness of this rare but important complication. We report here a case of angioedema secondary to ACEIS developing a few months after initiation of therapy and discuss its clinical importance.

Keywords

Angioedema, Angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitor

Divisions

fac_med

Publication Title

Journal of the University of Malaya Medical Centre (JUMMEC)

Volume

4

Issue

2

Publisher

Faculty of Medicine, University of Malaya

Additional Information

DH

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