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. 2019 Dec;36(12):584-586.

Recurrent Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibitor-Induced Angioedema Refractory to Fresh Frozen Plasma

Danessa Vázquez-Ramos  1 , Arelis Cordero-Gomez  1 , William Rodríguez-Cintrón  1
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Recurrent Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibitor-Induced Angioedema Refractory to Fresh Frozen Plasma

Danessa Vázquez-Ramos et al. Fed Pract. 2019 Dec.

Abstract

The case of a patient with refractory angioedema who was treated with fresh frozen plasma without success raises concern for its effectiveness.

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Author disclosures The authors report no actual or potential conflicts of interest with regard to this article.

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