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Allergy, Asthma & Clinical Immunology
Published in: Allergy, Asthma & Clinical Immunology 1/2014

Open Access 01-03-2014 | Meeting abstract

Presentation and management of ACE-I induced angioedema in the Emergency Department: an observational study

Authors: R Mason Curtis, Sarah L Felder, Rozita Borici-Mazi, Ian M Ball

Published in: Allergy, Asthma & Clinical Immunology | Special Issue 1/2014

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Excerpt

Angioedema of the upper airway is a life-threatening Emergency Department (ED) presentation with many etiologies. Angiotensin converting enzyme-inhibitor (ACE-I) use is one cause of non-mast cell mediated angioedema. As the use of this medication class increases with our aging population, it is important to characterize the presentation and management of ACE-I induced angioedema (AAE), a rare but potentially severe side effect of this commonly prescribed medication class. The objectives of this study were to describe the incidence and management of AAE in the ED and to identify any epinephrine-induced morbidity. …
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Title
Presentation and management of ACE-I induced angioedema in the Emergency Department: an observational study
Authors
R Mason Curtis
Sarah L Felder
Rozita Borici-Mazi
Ian M Ball
Publication date
01-03-2014
Publisher
BioMed Central
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1186/1710-1492-10-S1-A23

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