203 Symposium: Hereditary Angioedema: Cardinal Features

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What is the cardinal feature of Hereditary Angioedema (HAE)?

Recurrent attacks of subcutaneous swelling

Which body sites have a predilection for swelling in Hereditary Angioedema?

Hands, feet, face, and genitals

What is the inheritance pattern of Hereditary Angioedema?

Autosomal dominant

Which type of HAE is characterized by low levels of C1 inhibitor protein?

<p>Type 1</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the major mediator of swelling in C1 inhibitor deficiency?

<p>Bradykinin</p> Signup and view all the answers

What triggers an increased risk of attacks in patients with HAE?

<p>Surgery and infections</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended strategy for treating all abdominal attacks and any airway attacks in HAE patients?

<p>Self-administration of medication</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which on-demand treatment option for HAE involves a slow intravenous injection?

<p>Berinert</p> Signup and view all the answers

'Kallikrein' is involved in which pathway that leads to swelling in C1 inhibitor deficiency?

<p>'Bradykinin' pathway</p> Signup and view all the answers

'C1 inhibitor deficiency' results in increased activity of which mediator responsible for swelling?

<p>'Bradykinin'</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which treatment option in the text has a short half-life, high cost, and intravenous formulation, limiting its use?

<p>Cinryze</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the effect of Lanadelumab on attack frequency compared to placebo?

<p>90% reduction</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which drug is described as a small molecule inhibitor of pre-kallikrein and the only licensed oral prophylaxis option?

<p>Berotralstat</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the most common indication for the use of C1 inhibitor concentrate injections in the text?

<p>Pregnancy</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which treatment option is described as having gastro-intestinal side-effects in some patients and requires several weeks to reach full effect?

<p>Deucrictibant</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the dosing frequency for Berotralstat, the small molecule inhibitor of pre-kallikrein?

<p>Once daily</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which drug mentioned in the text is an anti-sense inhibitor of pre-kallikrein and is in phase 3?

<p>Donidalorsen</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the effect of Berotralstat on attack frequency compared to placebo?

<p>40% reduction</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the common side effect of Deucrictibant according to the text?

<p>Gastrointestinal issues</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which drug treatment option mentioned is seeking approval according to the text?

<p>Donidalorsen</p> Signup and view all the answers

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