Life-threatening angio-oedema and death associated with the ACE inhibitor enalapril
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2007
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South African Medical Journal
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University of Cape Town
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Angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors are widely used and effective drugs in the treatment of a broad range of cardiovascular and renal disorders. The recent death of a patient as a result of angio-oedema related to enalapril use prompted us to review all admission records of the intensive care units (ICUs) of Victoria, G F Jooste, New Somerset and Groote Schuur hospitals.
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Cupido, C., & Rayner, B. (2007). Life-threatening angio-oedema and death associated with the ACE inhibitor enalapril: clinical practice: SAMJ forum. South African Medical Journal, 97(4), 244-245.