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Angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitors and delayed onset, recurrent angioedema of the head and neck.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  19023310     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
Angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors are a commonly prescribed, effective medication in the treatment of hypertension and heart failure. Several side-effects of dental relevance can occur including angioedema of the lips, mouth and throat. This adverse effect is well reported and can be fatal, but it is not always recognised by clinicians, as the angioedema does not always have a clear relationship with the commencement of the medication. The cases of angioedema reported here all presented in a dental setting and highlight both the delayed onset and the chronic recurrent nature of ACE inhibitor induced angioedema.
Authors:
Y S Wakefield; E D Theaker; M N Pemberton
Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article    
Journal Detail:
Title:  British dental journal     Volume:  205     ISSN:  1476-5373     ISO Abbreviation:  Br Dent J     Publication Date:  2008 Nov 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2008-11-21     Completed Date:  2009-01-05     Revised Date:  -    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  7513219     Medline TA:  Br Dent J     Country:  England    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  553-6     Citation Subset:  D; IM    
Affiliation:
University Dental Hospital of Manchester, Higher Cambridge Street, Manchester, M15 6FH. yasha.wakefield@manchester.ac.uk
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Aged
Aged, 80 and over
Angioedema / etiology*
Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibitors / adverse effects*
Chronic Disease
Facial Dermatoses / etiology
Humans
Male
Mouth Diseases / etiology*
Chemical
Reg. No./Substance:
0/Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibitors

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