Fatal angioedema induced by angiotensin conversion enzyme (ACE) inhibitors

ACE inhibitors are often prescribed in the treatment of hypertension, heart failure and kidney disease. These drugs are on the Essential Drugs List, and are therefore used at primary to tertiary health care levels in South Africa. Angioedema is considered a rare, but potentially fatal side-effect of...

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Main Authors: Marianne Tiemensma, Elsie H. Burger, Jacob J. Dempers, Shabbir A. Wadee
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: AOSIS 2010-06-01
Series:South African Family Practice
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Online Access:https://safpj.co.za/index.php/safpj/article/view/1321
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