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A case of left atrial compression secondary to angioedema

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Angioedema due to angiotensin‐converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors is an uncommon, but deadly adverse reaction with an overall incidence of 0.1%‐0.2%. Rapid accumulation of interstitial fluid and vasodilation classically involves the… Click to show full abstract

Angioedema due to angiotensin‐converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors is an uncommon, but deadly adverse reaction with an overall incidence of 0.1%‐0.2%. Rapid accumulation of interstitial fluid and vasodilation classically involves the mucus membranes of the mouth and face but has the ability to affect other areas. We describe a case of angioedema secondary to ACE inhibitor that affected the esophagus causing left atrial compression and hemodynamic compromise.

Keywords: atrial compression; angioedema; left atrial; case left

Journal Title: Echocardiography
Year Published: 2019

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