Angioedema Associated With Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibitor Use

2004213 citationsJournal Article

Authors

Lorenza C. Zingale · University of Milan

Abstract

Stopping ACE inhibitor use without further assessments is a successful measure in the large majority of patients developing angioedema while taking this drug. Only a small percentage of patients with ACE inhibitor-related angioedema continue with this symptom when switched to an ARB.

Topics & Keywords

Coagulation, Bradykinin, Polyphosphates, and Angioedema Renin-Angiotensin System Studies Mast cells and histamine

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Archives of Internal Medicine

Volume 164, Issue 8, pp. 910-910

DOI: 10.1001/archinte.164.8.910

Field-Weighted Citation Impact: 8.25