Author/Authors :
Seecheran, Rajeev University of the West Indies, St. Augustine, Trinidad and Tobago , Seecheran, Valmiki North West Regional Health Authority, Mt. Hope, Trinidad and Tobago , Persad, Sangeeta North West Regional Health Authority, Mt. Hope, Trinidad and Tobago , Lalla, Sasha Advanced Cardiovascular Institute, Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago , Anand Seecheran, Naveen University of the West Indies, St. Augustine, Trinidad and Tobago
Abstract :
Angioedema can cause potentially life-threatening airway obstruction. 'is case report describes an exceedingly rare episode of
ticagrelor-induced hypersensitivity reaction, manifesting as angioedema with periorbital and likely respiratory involvement. 'e
heart team should be vigilant for this precarious condition which may require emergent airway management. Desensitization
protocols and alternative regimens (e.g., clopidogrel, prasugrel, and addition of an adjunctive anticoagulant) should be considered
when there is an absolute indication for antiplatelet therapy.
