Title of article
Ticagrelor-Induced Angioedema: A Rare and Unexpected Phenomenon
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
Pages
5
From page
1
To page
5
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.
Keywords
Ticagrelor , Angioedema , Unexpected Phenomenon
Journal title
Case Reports in Cardiology
Serial Year
2017
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Record number
2609867
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