ACE-I Angioedema: Accurate Clinical Diagnosis May Prevent Epinephrine-Induced Harm
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Curtis, R. Mason; Felder, Sarah; Borici-Mazi, Rozita; Ball, Ian
Introduction: Upper airway angioedema is a life-threatening emergency department (ED) presentation with increasing incidence. Angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor induced angioedema (AAE) is a non-mast cell mediated etiology of angioedema. Accurate diagnosis by clinical examination can optimize patient management and reduce morbidity from inappropriate treatment with epinephrine. The aim of this study is to describe the incidence of angioedema subtypes and the management of AAE. We evaluate the appropriateness of treatments and highlight preventable iatrogenic morbidity.
2016
Western Journal of Emergency Medicine: Integrating Emergency Care with Population Health
17/3
Curtis, R. Mason; Felder, Sarah; Borici-Mazi, Rozita; Ball, Ian