title: Angioneurotic edema.
abstract: Angioneurotic edema is nonpitting edema involving the face, lips, tongue, larynx, and other locations. It may occur with use of angiotensin- converting enzyme inhibitors, vasopeptidase inhibitors, and, less frequently, angiotensin receptor blockers. Most episodes occur within the first 6 months of therapy. Predisposing factors for converting enzyme inhibitor angioedema include previous idiopathic angioedema, African American race, and transplant-related immunocompromise. Treatment is directed to preventing airway compromise. (c)2001 Le Jacq Communications, Inc.
authors.affiliation: Section of Cardiology, Hypertension Unit, Medical College of Georgia, Augusta, GA 30912-3105, USA.
authors.forename: L M
authors.initials: LM
authors.lastname: Prisant
mesh_terms: D000799:Angioedema / Q000139:chemically induced*; D000806:Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibitors / Q000009:adverse effects*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male
chemical_list: D000806:Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibitors