Abstract
Alteplase used for thrombolysis in ischaemic stroke may be complicated by orolingual acute angioedema (OAA), a rare but potentially life-threatening side effect. We report the case of a 32-year-old woman who over 24 h experienced OAA after thrombolysis for an acute ischaemic left hemispheric stroke. We discuss the pathophysiology of this rare phenomenon.
MeSH terms
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Adult
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Angioedema / chemically induced*
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Angioedema / diagnosis
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Female
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Fibrinolytic Agents / adverse effects*
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Fibrinolytic Agents / therapeutic use
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Humans
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Stroke / drug therapy*
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Tissue Plasminogen Activator / adverse effects*
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Tissue Plasminogen Activator / therapeutic use
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Tongue Diseases / chemically induced*
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Tongue Diseases / diagnosis
Substances
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Fibrinolytic Agents
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Tissue Plasminogen Activator