Angioedemas are characterized by the sudden onset of swelling in the deep dermis and subcutis. Their causes include allergic reactions, autoimmune mechanisms, infections and non-allergic/pseudo-allergic hypersensititvity reactions. Angioedemas often occur concomitantly with urticaria.
The following topics are discussed in the present book:
– Treatment of Allergic Angioedemas
– Emergency Therapy for Angioedemas
– Clinical Manifestation and Therapy for Hereditary Angioedemas
– Treatment of Hereditary Angioedemas in Children
– Acute Phase Proteins in Kinin-Induced Angioedema
– Bradykinin and the Kallikrein-Kinin System
– Drugs Affecting the Kallikrein-Kinin System
– RAAS Blockers and Bradykinin Metabolism
– Therapeutic Effects of ACE Inhibitors
The following topics are discussed in the present book:
– Treatment of Allergic Angioedemas
– Emergency Therapy for Angioedemas
– Clinical Manifestation and Therapy for Hereditary Angioedemas
– Treatment of Hereditary Angioedemas in Children
– Acute Phase Proteins in Kinin-Induced Angioedema
– Bradykinin and the Kallikrein-Kinin System
– Drugs Affecting the Kallikrein-Kinin System
– RAAS Blockers and Bradykinin Metabolism
– Therapeutic Effects of ACE Inhibitors
Langue Anglais ● Format PDF ● Pages 56 ● ISBN 9783131571113 ● Taille du fichier 5.4 MB ● Maison d’édition Thieme ● Lieu Stuttgart ● Pays DE ● Publié 2009 ● Édition 1 ● Téléchargeable 24 mois ● Devise EUR ● ID 2154630 ● Protection contre la copie DRM sociale