Abstract
We present a case of acute angioedema after administration of recombinant tissue plasminogen activator (t-PA) for acute ischemic stroke. Our patient was treated with t-PA in accordance with the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) protocol, and subsequently developed angioedema of the lower lip that subsided within 2 hours. Five patients who required upper airway control after the use of t-PA for ischemic stroke have been reported in the literature. Although the outcome in our case was excellent, development of angioedema after t-PA administration is a potential complication of which treating physicians need to be aware.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 79-81 |
Number of pages | 3 |
Journal | Journal of Stroke and Cerebrovascular Diseases |
Volume | 9 |
Issue number | 2 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 2000 |
Keywords
- Angioedema
- Stroke
- T-PA
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Surgery
- Rehabilitation
- Clinical Neurology
- Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine