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Friday, August 29, 2008
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Life
threatening swelling of the tongue caused by blood pressure medication
(Angioedema from angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors):
A 48-year-old woman presented with a 1-day history of progressive
swelling of the tongue. The patient had been taking enalopril
for 2 years prior. The history is suggestive of angioedema (swelling
of the soft tissues of the oral cavity and throat) secondary to
the use of specific class of medications for high blood pressure
called ACE inhibitors. (L.S.)
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