Streamlining the diagnosis of hereditary angioedema (HAE)

Map your way to an accurate diagnosis of HAE with Dr Soteres using insight into symptom presentation and diagnostic strategy.

Chapter 1: Different forms of angioedema

Chapter 2: When to suspect HAE due to C1 esterase inhibitor (C1-INH)

Chapter 3: Diagnostic workup of suspected HAE

Chapter 4: Why streamlining diagnosis in HAE is critical

There are many factors that may help in working through a differential diagnosis of HAE

If thorough evaluation of clinical history shows recurrent angioedema in the absence of urticaria or the use of medication known to cause angioedema, consider the following suggestive factors:

Age of presentation

Family history

Potential triggers

Hallmark symptom presentation

Timing of attack onset

Treatment response

The significance of streamlining diagnosis

Diagnostic delays may pave the road for a more severe course of disease, including more attacks per year, more hospital admissions, and more negative overall life impact. For patients with uncontrolled HAE, this is often accompanied by feelings of embarrassment, fear, and frustration.