Hereditary Angioedema
Paula J. Busse, Sandra C. Christiansen
Abstract
Hereditary angioedema is a rare genetic disease that may include recurrent attacks of cutaneous angioedema, severe abdominal pain, and airway compromise. Prophylaxis and treatment include C1 inhibitor replacement and inhibition of the kallikrein and bradykinin pathways.
Topics & Concepts
Hereditary angioedemaMedicineAngioedemaC1-inhibitorBradykininDermatologyAbdominal painBronchoconstrictionAirwayIntensive care medicineGastroenterologyInternal medicineSurgeryReceptorCoagulation, Bradykinin, Polyphosphates, and AngioedemaVitamin K Research StudiesHemophilia Treatment and Research