RESEARCH ARTICLE
Acute Angioedema in a Patient on Long-term Angiotensin Converting Enzyme Inhibitor Following Oral Surgery: A Case Report
Caleb A. Awoniyi*, 1, 2, Steven Yannaras2, Julia M. Bauerfeind1, 2
Article Information
Identifiers and Pagination:
Year: 2013Volume: 7
First Page: 49
Last Page: 51
Publisher ID: TOATJ-7-49
DOI: 10.2174/1874321801307010049
Article History:
Received Date: 29/08/2013Revision Received Date: 26/09/2013
Acceptance Date: 30/09/2013
Electronic publication date: 27/12/2013
Collection year: 2013
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Abstract
A relatively common side effect of angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitors (ACE-I), used for the treatment of high blood pressure, is angioedema. Whereas, angioedema due to ACE-I usually appear during the first few days or weeks of treatment, delayed onset, years after initiation of treatment is often unrecognized and can lead to life-threatening adverse events. We present a case report of rapidly progressive tongue swelling a few hours following oral surgery in a 62-year-old male who had been on ACE-I therapy for seven years. Prompt recognition and treatment prevented an impending respiratory compromise that could have been catastrophic.