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Angioedema: Sensitivity and Specificity

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Patients on Enalapril 0.68% Incidence and characteristics of angioedema associated with enalapril.

Kostis JB, Kim HJ, Rusnak J, Casale T, Kaplan A, Corren J, Levy

Arch Intern Med. 2005;165(14):1637.

PMID16043683

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Findings With Unspecified Accuracy

Finding SensitivitySpecificity Comments, Study
Hoarseness Edit No accuracy specified.

Study: no study specified.

Throat tightness Edit No accuracy specified.

Study: no study specified.

Swallowing difficulty Edit No accuracy specified.

Study: no study specified.

Edema, non pitting Edit No accuracy specified.

Airway edema: face, lips, larynx

Other: bowels

Study: no study specified.

Expsure to allergen Edit No accuracy specified.

Mast cell-mediated angioedema triggered by exposure to allergen:

  • Begins minutes after exposure to allergen, peaks after a few hours and resolves arter 24-48 hours
  • Associated symptoms of allergic reaction include PRURITIS, BRONCHOSPASM, THROAT TIGHTNESS and HYPOTENSION
  • Study: no study specified.

    Exposure to Bradykinin Edit No accuracy specified.

    - Seen with angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor use

  • Not associated with urticaria, bronchospasm, or other allergic symptoms
  • Study: no study specified.

    Colicky Pain Edit No accuracy specified.

    - Seen in patients on ACE inhibitors and with C1 inhibitory deficiency (hereditary or acquired)

    Study: no study specified.