| Valsartan-Induced Angioedema in a Patient on Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibitor for Years: Case Report and Literature Review. | |
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PMID: 20838200 Owner: NLM Status: Publisher |
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Angioedema is a rare but life-threatening adverse effect of administration of angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors (ACEIs) administration. It has been classically associated with ACEIs, although angioedema has also been reported with angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs). Angioedema is a deep swelling of tissues just below the skin and mucous membranes, characterized by non-pitting asymmetric swelling that is usually non-pruritic. ARBs may cause an increase in plasma angiotensin II levels, which may lead to a negative feedback inhibition of ACE activity, predisposing to angioedema development. We report a case of valsartan-induced angioedema that occurred in a patient who was on ACEIs for years, with no incidence of angioedema. |
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Ankur Kalra; Christine Cooley; Chandrasekar Palaniswamy; Ankit Kalra; Sergio L Zanotti-Cavazonni |
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Type: JOURNAL ARTICLE Date: 2010-9-10 |
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Title: American journal of therapeutics Volume: - ISSN: 1536-3686 ISO Abbreviation: - Publication Date: 2010 Sep |
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Created Date: 2010-9-14 Completed Date: - Revised Date: - |
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Nlm Unique ID: 9441347 Medline TA: Am J Ther Country: - |
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Languages: ENG Pagination: - Citation Subset: - |
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1Division of Internal Medicine, Department of Medicine, Cooper University Hospital, UMDNJ-Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, Camden, NJ; 2Department of Medicine, New York Medical College, Valhalla, NY; 3Department of Medicine, Kalra Hospital and SRCNC, New Delhi, India; and 4Division of Critical Care Medicine, Department of Medicine, Cooper University Hospital, UMDNJ-Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, Camden, NJ. |
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