How physicians approach hereditary angioedema: a single center study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Hereditary angioedema (HAE) is a rare autosomal dominant disorder caused by C1-inhibitor deficiency. It is characterized by recurrent attacks of cutaneous and upper respiratory tract swelling, and abdominal pain due to mucosal edema. Early detection and treatment prevent unnecessary interventions, improves quality of life, and prevents potentially fatal attacks.

Objective

The present study aims to investigate physicians level of knowledge and awareness regarding HAE.

Methods

A questionnaire about HAE was applied to 393 physicians from a university hospital. Participants were requested to choose one or several answers to multiple-choice questions.

Results

Seven and three tenths percent of study participants stated to have never heard of HAE. Twenty-se

SUBMITTER: Terzioglu K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9669465 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature