Angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors-induced angioedema treated by C1 esterase inhibitor concentrate (Berinert): about one case and review of the therapeutic arsenal.

Autor: Lipski, Samuel Michael, Casimir, Georges, Vanlommel, Martine, Jeanmaire, Mathieu, Dolhen, Pierre
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Zdroj: Clinical Case Reports; Feb2015, Vol. 3 Issue 2, p126-130, 5p
Abstrakt: 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 (ACEIs) endangering her life. It could be successfully treated with that medicine. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Databáze: Complementary Index