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Six years experience of angioedema at the University Hospital of the West Indies / Seis años de experiencia de angioedema en el hospital universitario de west indies
Williams-Johnson, J. A; Hemmings, S; Williams, E. W; Channer, G; McDonald, A. H.
  • Williams-Johnson, J. A; The University of the West Indies. Department of Surgery, Radiology, Anaesthesia and Intensive Care. JM
  • Hemmings, S; s.af
  • Williams, E. W; s.af
  • Channer, G; s.af
  • McDonald, A. H; s.af
West Indian med. j ; 56(3): 278-281, Jun. 2007.
Article in English | LILACS | ID: lil-476310
ABSTRACT
Angioedema (AE) is a problem that all doctors inclusive of emergency room physicians and the otolaryngologists are often asked to treat. We present a six-year experience with this disorder. In this series, angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors (ACEIs) were related to 60% of admissions for angioedema. Lip and tongue swelling was the most common manifestation. The discontinuation of ACEI therapy and supportive management are the recommended approaches to treatment and prevention of unfavourable outcomes. The authors strongly recommend medic alert bracelets for all patients with this disorder. The use and side effects of ACEI therapy in our population which is predominantly of African descent warrants further investigations.
RESUMEN
El angioedema (AE) es un problema que todos los doctores ­ incluyendo los médicos y otolaringólogos de las salas de emergencia ­ se ven a menudo en la necesidad de tratar. A continuación presentamos una experiencia de seis años de enfrentamiento a esta afección. En esta serie, inhibidores de enzimas convertidoras de angiotensina (IECAs) se relacionaron con el 60% de los ingresos por angioedema. La hinchazón de los labios y la lengua fue la manifestación más común. La suspensión de la terapia con IECA y el tratamiento de apoyo son los métodos que se recomiendan para el tratamiento así como para la prevención de resultados desfavorables. Los autores recomiendan enfáticamente brazaletes de alerta médica para todos los pacientes con esta afección. El uso y los efectos colaterales de la terapia con IECA en nuestra población ­ predominantemente de ascendencia africana ­ merece investigación ulterior.
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Full text: Available Index: LILACS (Americas) Main subject: Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibitors / Angioedema Type of study: Etiology study / Observational study Limits: Adult / Aged / Aged80 / Child, preschool / Female / Humans / Male Country/Region as subject: Caribbean / English Caribbean / Jamaica Language: English Journal: West Indian med. j Journal subject: Medicine Year: 2007 Type: Article Affiliation country: Jamaica Institution/Affiliation country: The University of the West Indies/JM

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Full text: Available Index: LILACS (Americas) Main subject: Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibitors / Angioedema Type of study: Etiology study / Observational study Limits: Adult / Aged / Aged80 / Child, preschool / Female / Humans / Male Country/Region as subject: Caribbean / English Caribbean / Jamaica Language: English Journal: West Indian med. j Journal subject: Medicine Year: 2007 Type: Article Affiliation country: Jamaica Institution/Affiliation country: The University of the West Indies/JM