Fatal angioedema induced by angiotensin conversion enzyme (ACE) inhibitors

M. Tiemensma; E. H. Burger; J. J. Dempers; S. A. Wadee

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Fatal angioedema induced by angiotensin conversion enzyme (ACE) inhibitors

M. Tiemensma, E. H. Burger, J. J. Dempers, S. A. Wadee

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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 this agent, with a reported incidence of 0.1-0.2% worldwide.¹ Its incidence in the South African population is, however, unknown.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	217-218
Number of pages	2
Journal	South African Family Practice
Volume	52
Issue number	3
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1080/20786204.2010.10873974
Publication status	Published - 2010
Externally published	Yes

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