Angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor-induced angioedema may not be a class-related event

Angioedema is a rare but potentially life threatening condition commonly associated with angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors (ACEIs). The incidence is approximately 0.1- 0.2% and may occur within the first week to several years of taking an ACEI. We present a case of a 37-year-old African-Ameri...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Hassan A Farhat
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: HBKU Press 2012-09-01
Series:Journal of Emergency Medicine, Trauma and Acute Care
Online Access:http://www.qscience.com/doi/pdf/10.5339/jemtac.2012.24