Open AccessAngiotensin‐converting enzyme inhibitors‐induced angioedema treated by C1 esterase inhibitor concentrate (Berinert ® ): about one case and review of the therapeutic arsenal
Author(s) -
Lipski Samuel Michael,
Casimir Georges,
Vanlommel Martine,
Jeanmaire Mathieu,
Dolhen Pierre
Publication year - 2015
Publication title -
clinical case reports
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.21
H-Index - 9
ISSN - 2050-0904
DOI - 10.1002/ccr3.171
Subject(s) - angioedema , medicine , hereditary angioedema , angiotensin converting enzyme , enzyme , ace inhibitor , pharmacology , enzyme inhibitor , renin–angiotensin system , dermatology , biochemistry , chemistry , blood pressure
Key Clinical Message C1 esterase inhibitor (Berinert ® ) is generally used to treat severe attack of hereditary angioedema. We describe here the case of a patient who presented with a severe angioedema induced by angiotensin‐converting enzyme inhibitors ( ACEI s) endangering her life. It could be successfully treated with that medicine.