Open AccessAngioneurotic Edema
Author(s) -
Prisant L. Michael
Publication year - 2001
Publication title -
the journal of clinical hypertension
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.909
H-Index - 67
eISSN - 1751-7176
pISSN - 1524-6175
DOI - 10.1111/j.1524-6175.2001.00830.x
Subject(s) - medicine , angioedema , edema , laryngeal edema , tongue , larynx , angiotensin converting enzyme , dermatology , airway , anesthesia , surgery , pathology , blood pressure
Angioneurotic edema is nonpitting edema involving the face, lips, tongue, larynx, and other locations. It may occur with use of angiotensin‐converting enzyme inhibitors, vasopeptidase inhibitors, and, less frequently, angiotensin receptor blockers. Most episodes occur within the first 6 months of therapy. Predisposing factors for converting enzyme inhibitor angioedema include previous idiopathic angioedema, African American race, and transplant‐related immunocompromise. Treatment is directed to preventing airway compromise.