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Genetic susceptibility to angiotensin-converting enzyme-inhibitor induced angioedema: A systematic review and evaluation of methodological approaches.
PloS one - 1 Jan 2019
Ali Haivin Aziz, Lomholt Anne Fog, Mahmoudpour Seyed Hamidreza, Hermanrud Thorbjørn, Bygum Anette, von Buchwald Christian, Jakobsen Marianne Antonius, Rasmussen Eva Rye
Abstract excerpt
Angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) converts angiotensin I to angiotensin II which causes vasoconstriction. ACE inhibitors reduce blood pressure by inhibiting ACE. A well-known adverse drug reaction to ACE inhibitors is ACE inhibitor-induced angioedema (ACEi-AE). Angioedema is a swelling of skin and mucosa, which can be fatal if the airway is compromised. We have performed a systematic review of the evidence...
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