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It is characterized by erythematous or skin-coloured, self-limiting, localized, non-pitting swelling of the submucosal and\/or subcutaneous layers of tissue. Usually, it develops in the first year of using the medication, although it can also start several years after using it. Herein, we describe a late-onset ACE-I-induced angioedema, which developed 7 years after using the ACE-I. This case report depicts the challenges of diagnosing ACE-I-induced angioedema, especially if it is late-onset. It highlights the importance of actively asking patients questions about possible side effects of medication even several years after using it and the patients themselves not having any complaints. Case Presentation: We present a 61-year-old Caucasian male with recurring swelling of the lips, tongue and an uncomfortable feeling in the throat, which started 7 years after using an ACE-I: perindopril. There was no airway obstruction or urticaria in any of the episodes. Hereditary angioedema was ruled out by blood analysis. Based on the clinical presentation, images and blood analysis, it was diagnosed as late-onset ACE-I-induced angioedema. After discontinuing the ACE-I, there were two more episodes of angioedema reported, which were a lot milder in symptoms and lasted a shorter time period. Since then, there have been no other episodes of angioedema. Conclusions: It is important to keep in mind angioedema as a possible side effect for patients on ACE-Is. Patients should be regularly and actively questioned about side effects, even if the medication has been started several years ago and no complaints are brought up by the patient.<\/jats:p>","DOI":"10.3390\/reports9020126","type":"journal-article","created":{"date-parts":[[2026,4,20]],"date-time":"2026-04-20T08:24:23Z","timestamp":1776673463000},"page":"126","update-policy":"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.3390\/mdpi_crossmark_policy","source":"Crossref","is-referenced-by-count":1,"title":["Late-Onset Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibitor-Induced Angioedema in a General Practitioner\u2019s Practice: A Case Report"],"prefix":"10.3390","volume":"9","author":[{"given":"Eva J\u016blija","family":"Tir\u0101ne","sequence":"first","affiliation":[{"name":"Faculty of Medicine, R\u012bga Stradi\u0146\u0161 University, LV-1007 R\u012bga, Latvia"}],"role":[{"role":"author","vocabulary":"crossref"}]},{"given":"Edgars","family":"Tir\u0101ns","sequence":"additional","affiliation":[{"name":"Department of Family, Maternal and Child Health, University of Latvia, LV-1586 R\u012bga, Latvia"}],"role":[{"role":"author","vocabulary":"crossref"}]}],"member":"1968","published-online":{"date-parts":[[2026,4,20]]},"reference":[{"key":"ref_1","first-page":"523","article-title":"2021 ESC Guidelines for the diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic heart failure: Developed by the Task Force for the diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic heart failure of the European Society of Cardiology (ESC) With the special contribution of the Heart Failure Association (HFA) of the ESC","volume":"75","author":"McDonagh","year":"2022","journal-title":"Rev. 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