How does bradykinin cause angioedema?
How does bradykinin cause angioedema? Nonallergic angioedema is thought to be caused by rising levels of bradykinin, a vasodilator that triggers blood vessels to widen and become more permeable, leading to swelling. The condition sometimes is a side effect of medication for high blood pressure, including ACE inhibitors. What is bradykinin-mediated angioedema? Bradykinin-mediated angioedema is […]