Open AccessOnset of orolingual angioedema after treatment of acute brain ischemia with alteplase depends on the site of brain Ischemia: A meta-analysis
Author(s) -
Josef Yayan
Publication year - 2013
Publication title -
north american journal of medical sciences
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2250-1541
pISSN - 1947-2714
DOI - 10.4103/1947-2714.120794
Subject(s) - medicine , ischemia , angioedema , adverse effect , stroke (engine) , anesthesia , premedication , brain ischemia , mechanical engineering , engineering
Alteplase is used to treat acute ischemic stroke. However, it has several documented adverse effects, including the development of orolingual angioedema (OA). Although, OA is a rare side-effect, it is thought to be life-threatening and is difficult to treat. Until date, little is known about this condition and a better understanding of OA may contribute to improve the morbidity and mortality amongst patients that develop this condition.