ANGIOEDEMA SECONDARY TO ANGIOTENSIN-CONVERTING ENZYME-INHIBITORS

Authors
PRACY JPM MCGLASHAN JA WALSH RM GLEESON MJ
Citation
Jpm. Pracy et al., ANGIOEDEMA SECONDARY TO ANGIOTENSIN-CONVERTING ENZYME-INHIBITORS, Journal of Laryngology and Otology, 108(8), 1994, pp. 696-698
Citations number
15
Categorie Soggetti
Otorhinolaryngology
Journal title
Journal of Laryngology and Otology → ACNP
ISSN journal
00222151
Volume
108
Issue
8
Year of publication
1994
Pages
696 - 698
Database
ISI
SICI code
0022-2151(1994)108:8<696:ASTAE>2.0.ZU;2-J
Abstract
Angioedema secondary to angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors is rare, but it is a side effect which is likely to be seen more freq uently because of the increased use of these drugs to treat cardiac fa ilure and hypertension. Presentation is variable and the diagnosis may go unrecognized for many months or years. The cases reported illustra te problems both in the diagnosis and management of this life-threaten ing condition.