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Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibitor-Induced Angioedema With Resultant Airway Obstruction Following Endotracheal Intubation

Angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor (ACEi)-induced angioedema is a consequence of excessive levels of bradykinin and accounts for nearly a third of angioedema cases when patients present to emergency rooms. While rare, patients can present with swelling in the face, tongue, and airways making it...

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Autores principales: Vazirnia, Parsia, Choroomi, Yasmine, Marfowaa, Gifty, Razzak, Abrahim N, Quinn, Brian
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Cureus 2023
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Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10183302/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/37197111
http://dx.doi.org/10.7759/cureus.37594