Fresh frozen plasma in the treatment of ACE inhibitor-induced angioedema

BMJ Case Rep. 2012 Aug 24:2012:bcr2012006849. doi: 10.1136/bcr-2012-006849.

Abstract

Angioedema secondary to the use of ACE-inhibitors is well recognised, with a high rate of airway intervention required. Several treatments have been described, but little evidence exists for any of them. We describe the successful use of fresh frozen plasma in two cases.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Angioedema / chemically induced*
  • Angioedema / therapy*
  • Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibitors / adverse effects*
  • Humans
  • Lisinopril / adverse effects
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Plasma*
  • Ramipril / adverse effects
  • Tongue

Substances

  • Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibitors
  • Lisinopril
  • Ramipril