A Rare Case of Losartan-Induced Visceral Angioedema

J Prim Care Community Health. 2023 Jan-Dec;14:21501319231213744. doi: 10.1177/21501319231213744.ABSTRACTThe following describes a case of isolated visceral angioedema related to an angiotensin II receptor blocker (ARB) medication. Additionally, we discuss the pathophysiology of drug-induced angioedema, various presentations that can be encountered, and the leading theorized mechanisms of how renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system (RAAS) blocking medications lead to angioedema. The goal of sharing this case is to help increase awareness of the possibility of ARB-induced angioedema and to recommend keeping visceral angioedema as part of the differential diagnosis when presented with a patient who is taking an angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitor (ACEI) or ARB medication that is experiencing gastrointestinal symptoms of unclear etiology.PMID:37965705 | PMC:PMC10647941 | DOI:10.1177/21501319231213744
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