Using a bradykinin blocker in ACE inhibitor-associated angioedema in the emergency department.

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Using a bradykinin blocker in ACE inhibitor-associated angioedema in the emergency department.

BMJ Case Rep. 2013;2013

Authors: Volans A, Ferguson R

Abstract
We report two cases of ACE inhibitor-associated angioedema and critical airway compromise, where the use of a selective bradykinin 2 receptor blocker resulted in rapid symptom resolution and prevented intubation to protect the airway.

PMID: 23376672 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]

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