Unresolved chronic diarrhea: A case of ACEI-induced mesenteric angioedema

Angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors (ACEI) are frequently prescribed for cardiovascular and renal diseases. However, ACEI-induced visceral angioedema is a rare occurrence that often goes unnoticed and poses a diagnostic challenge due to its non-specific and diverse symptoms. Key diagnostic indi...

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Published in:European journal of case reports in internal medicine 2023-07
Main Authors: Bharwad, Aastha, Wuthnow, Chelsea, Mahdi, Mahmoud, Rowe, Kyle
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