ACE inhibitor related angioedema: a case report and brief review

Abstract

We present a case report of angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor angioedema successfully treated with icatibant (Firazyr®). The pathophysiology and treatment of ACE inhibitor angioedema is reviewed.

Keywords

• ACE inhibitor
• angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitor
• angioedema
• pathophysiology
• bradykinin
• icatibant
• management
• symptoms
• diagnosis
• treatment