Treatment of Angiotensin Converting Enzyme Inhibitor-induced Angioedema

Angiotensin Converting Enzyme (ACE) inhibitors are among the most important and widely prescribed drugs. They reduce the morbidity and mortality associated with high blood pressure, heart disease, and kidney disease. Unfortunately, their use carries the risk of causing life-threatening airway swelling in some patients. There is currently no treatment for this condition. A novel treatment approach that may reduce or completely reverse the swelling will be tested.