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Angioedema Secondary to IV Tissue Plasminogen Activator Administration for Treatment of Acute Ischemic Stroke
Joint Authors
Chaucer, Benjamin
Whelan, Dustin
Veys, Christopher
Upadhyaya, Manas
Source
Issue
Vol. 2018, Issue 2018 (31 Dec. 2018), pp.1-3, 3 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2018-04-15
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
3
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Background.
IV tissue plasminogen activator (tPA) is the treatment of choice for ischemic strokes that present within the treatment window.
In the majority of patients, this offers an effective and often life-prolonging treatment in the acute setting.
In a rare set of patients treated with IV tPA, side effects can be seen.
One rare and potentially dangerous side effect is angioedema.
Case Report.
We present the case of a patient treated for ischemic stroke who developed angioedema and discuss the etiology and risk factors for this rare, but dangerous side effect.
Conclusion.
Given the frequent and widespread use of tPA, awareness of the rare life-threatening side effects is paramount.
This is of particular importance for practitioners in the acute care setting.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Chaucer, Benjamin& Whelan, Dustin& Veys, Christopher& Upadhyaya, Manas. 2018. Angioedema Secondary to IV Tissue Plasminogen Activator Administration for Treatment of Acute Ischemic Stroke. Case Reports in Critical Care،Vol. 2018, no. 2018, pp.1-3.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Chaucer, Benjamin…[et al.]. Angioedema Secondary to IV Tissue Plasminogen Activator Administration for Treatment of Acute Ischemic Stroke. Case Reports in Critical Care No. 2018 (2018), pp.1-3.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Chaucer, Benjamin& Whelan, Dustin& Veys, Christopher& Upadhyaya, Manas. Angioedema Secondary to IV Tissue Plasminogen Activator Administration for Treatment of Acute Ischemic Stroke. Case Reports in Critical Care. 2018. Vol. 2018, no. 2018, pp.1-3.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1141546
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1141546