Journal of neurology
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Journal of neurology · Oct 2005
Meta Analysis Comparative StudyLife-threatening orolingual angioedema during thrombolysis in acute ischemic stroke.
Orolingual angioedema can occur during thrombolysis with alteplase in stroke patients. However, data about its frequency, severity and the significance of concurrent use of angiotensin-converting-enzyme inhibitors (ACEi) are sparse. ⋯ Orolingual angioedema is a potentially life-threatening complication of alteplase treatment in stroke patients, especially in those with ACEi. Orolingual hematoma as differential diagnosis can be excluded by CT-scan.