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Stodgill, Emily

A5093267873 | I4210123409

Mayo Clinic

Mayo Clinic Health System

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A Rare Case of Losartan-Induced Visceral Angioedema

Journal of Primary Care & Community Health | November 15, 2023 | Volume: 14 | Issue: No issue available | Pages: No page available

10.1177/21501319231213744 | PMID 37965705

The 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.