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Mak HW, Wong JC, So SW, Lam DL, Weller K, Maurer M, Li PH. Validation and correlations of the Angioedema Activity Score (AAS), Angioedema Quality of Life (AE-QoL) questionnaire, and Angioedema Control Test (AECT) in Chinese patients with angioedema. THE JOURNAL OF ALLERGY AND CLINICAL IMMUNOLOGY. GLOBAL 2024; 3:100295. [PMID: 39099700 PMCID: PMC11293506 DOI: 10.1016/j.jacig.2024.100295] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/26/2024] [Revised: 03/31/2024] [Accepted: 04/05/2024] [Indexed: 08/06/2024]
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Background The impact of recurrent angioedema can be severely debilitating and remains difficult to quantify. Several standardized patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs), including the Angioedema Activity Score (AAS), Angioedema Quality of Life (AE-QoL) questionnaire, and Angioedema Control Test (AECT), have been developed and translated into different languages. However, these PROMs have yet to be validated in Chinese individuals, and their correlations in the Chinese population remain unknown. Objective Our aim was to validate the Chinese versions of the AAS, AE-QoL questionnaire, and AECT and assess their intercorrelations. Methods A prospective cohort of 118 Chinese patients with recurrent angioedema at the Angioedema and Urticaria Centre of Reference and Excellence in Hong Kong completed the traditional Chinese versions of the AAS, AE-QoL questionnaire, and AECT. We analyzed the reliability and validity of these PROMs and their correlations with each other as well as with generic PROMs. Results The Chinese AAS, AE-QoL questionnaire, and AECT demonstrated excellent internal consistency (Cronbach α = 0.920, 0.976, and 0.832, respectively; McDonald ω = 0.972, 0.977, and 0.901, respectively). Confirmatory factor analysis for the AE-QoL questionnaire showed an acceptable fit with the 4-dimensional model (comparative fit index = 0.869; Tucker-Lewis index = 0.842). The AECT showed significant correlations with both the AAS and AE-QoL questionnaire (ρ = -0.750 and -0.456 respectively [both P < .05]). The AE-QoL questionnaire was moderately correlated with certain domains of generic PROMs such as the Work Productivity and Activity Impairment Questionnaire: General Health, version 2.0, and the Short Form 12-Item Health Survey, version 2 (all ρ < 0.60). Conclusion The Chinese AE-QoL questionnaire, AAS, and AECT are valid and reliable tools for use with Chinese patients. More validated tools should be made available to improve patient care and research for all patients with angioedema globally.
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- Hugo W.F. Mak
- Division of Rheumatology and Clinical Immunology, Department of Medicine, Queen Mary Hospital, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, China
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- Division of Rheumatology and Clinical Immunology, Department of Medicine, Queen Mary Hospital, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, China
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- Division of Rheumatology and Clinical Immunology, Department of Medicine, Queen Mary Hospital, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, China
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- Division of Rheumatology and Clinical Immunology, Department of Medicine, Queen Mary Hospital, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, China
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- Institute of Allergology, Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Corporate Member of Freie Universität Berlin and Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, Berlin, Germany
- Fraunhofer Institute for Translational Medicine and Pharmacology, Immunology and Allergology, Berlin, Germany
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- Institute of Allergology, Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Corporate Member of Freie Universität Berlin and Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, Berlin, Germany
- Fraunhofer Institute for Translational Medicine and Pharmacology, Immunology and Allergology, Berlin, Germany
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- Division of Rheumatology and Clinical Immunology, Department of Medicine, Queen Mary Hospital, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, China
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Guan X, Sheng Y, Liu S, He M, Chen T, Zhi Y. Epidemiology, economic, and humanistic burden of hereditary angioedema: a systematic review. Orphanet J Rare Dis 2024; 19:256. [PMID: 38978028 PMCID: PMC11229247 DOI: 10.1186/s13023-024-03265-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/20/2023] [Accepted: 06/25/2024] [Indexed: 07/10/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND This systematic study aims to assess the global epidemiologic, economic, and humanistic burden of illness associated with all types of hereditary angioedema. METHODS A systematic search for articles reporting the epidemiologic, economic, and humanistic burden associated with patients with HAE was conducted using English and Chinese literature databases from the inception to May 23, 2022. The selected studies were assessed for their quality and risk of bias. The study was conducted in accordance with Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses and registered with the International Prospective Register of Systematic Reviews (PROSPERO; CRD42022352377). RESULTS In total, 65 articles that met the search inclusion criteria reported 10,310 patients with HAE, of whom 5861 were female patients. Altogether, 4312 patients (81%) and 479 patients (9%) had type 1 and type 2 HAE, respectively, whereas 422 patients (8%) had HAE-normal C1-INH. The overall prevalence of all types of HAE was between 0.13 and 1.6 cases per 100,000. The mean or median delay from the first onset of a symptom of HAE to confirmed diagnosis ranged from 3.9 to 26 years. The estimated risk of death from asphyxiation was 8.6% for patients with HAE. Hospitalization, medication, unnecessary surgeries, doctor visits, specialist services, and nursing costs are direct expenses that contribute to the growing economic burden. The indirect cost accounted mostly due to missing work ($3402/year) and loss of productivity ($5750/year). Furthermore, impairment of QoL as reported by patient-reported outcomes was observed. QoL measures identified depression, anxiety, and stress to be the most common symptoms for adult patients and children. CONCLUSION This study highlights the importance of early diagnosis and the need for improving awareness among health care professionals to reduce the burden of HAE on patients and society.
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- Xin Guan
- School of International Pharmaceutical Business, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing, 211198, China
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- Medical Affairs, Takeda (China) International Trading Company, Beijing, 100006, China
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- Department of Allergy, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, 100730, China
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- Medical Affairs, Takeda (China) International Trading Company, Beijing, 100006, China
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- Medical Affairs, Takeda (China) International Trading Company, Beijing, 100006, China
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- Department of Allergy, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, 100730, China.
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Mormile I, Gigliotti MC, Ferrara AL, Gatti R, Spadaro G, de Paulis A, Loffredo S, Bova M, Petraroli A. Clinical features and potential markers of disease in idiopathic non-histaminergic angioedema, a real-life study. Immunol Res 2024:10.1007/s12026-024-09501-9. [PMID: 38829492 DOI: 10.1007/s12026-024-09501-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/12/2024] [Accepted: 05/27/2024] [Indexed: 06/05/2024]
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Idiopathic non-histaminergic acquired angioedema (InH-AAE) is a rare disease, with unknown etiology and pathogenesis, characterized by recurrent clinical manifestations and resistance to antihistamines and corticosteroids. We aim to evaluate clinical features and potential markers of disease in an Italian cohort of patients with InH-AAE. We enrolled 26 patients diagnosed with InH-AAE. Information about clinical features, treatments, routine laboratory investigations, immunological and genetic tests were collected. We assessed plasma levels of complement components, angiogenic and lymphangiogenic mediators, proinflammatory cytokines and chemokines, and activity of phospholipases A2. Finally, patients underwent nailfold videocapillaroscopy (NVC); both quantitative and qualitative capillaroscopic parameters were analyzed. Plasma levels of VEGFs were similar in healthy controls and in InH-AAE patients. ANGPT1 was decreased in InH-AAE patients compared to controls while ANGPT2 was similar to controls. Interestingly, the ANGPT2/ANGPT1 ratio (an index of vascular permeability) was increased in InH-AAE patients compared to controls. sPLA2 activity, elevated in patients with C1-INH-HAE, showed differences also when measured in InH-AAE patients. TNF-α concentration was higher in InH-AAE patients than in healthy controls, conversely, the levels of CXCL8, and IL-6 were similar in both groups. At the NVC, the capillary loops mainly appeared short and tortuous in InH-AAE patients. InH-AAE represents a diagnostic challenge. Due to the potential life-threatening character of this condition, a prompt identification of the potentially bradykinin-mediated forms is crucial. A better comprehension of the mechanism involved in InH-AAE would also lead to the development of new therapeutic approaches to improve life quality of patients affected by this disabling disease.
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- Ilaria Mormile
- Department of Translational Medical Sciences, University of Naples Federico II, Via Sergio Pansini 5, Naples, 80131, Italy
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- Department of Translational Medical Sciences, University of Naples Federico II, Via Sergio Pansini 5, Naples, 80131, Italy
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- Department of Translational Medical Sciences, University of Naples Federico II, Via Sergio Pansini 5, Naples, 80131, Italy
- Center for Basic and Clinical Immunology Research (CISI), WAO Center of Excellence, University of Naples Federico II, Naples, Italy
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- Post-Graduate Program in Clinical Immunology and Allergy, University of Naples Federico II, Naples, Italy
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- Department of Translational Medical Sciences, University of Naples Federico II, Via Sergio Pansini 5, Naples, 80131, Italy
- Center for Basic and Clinical Immunology Research (CISI), WAO Center of Excellence, University of Naples Federico II, Naples, Italy
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- Department of Translational Medical Sciences, University of Naples Federico II, Via Sergio Pansini 5, Naples, 80131, Italy
- Center for Basic and Clinical Immunology Research (CISI), WAO Center of Excellence, University of Naples Federico II, Naples, Italy
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- Department of Translational Medical Sciences, University of Naples Federico II, Via Sergio Pansini 5, Naples, 80131, Italy
- Center for Basic and Clinical Immunology Research (CISI), WAO Center of Excellence, University of Naples Federico II, Naples, Italy
- Institute of Experimental Endocrinology and Oncology "G. Salvatore" (IEOS), National Research Council (CNR), Naples, Italy
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- Department of Translational Medical Sciences, University of Naples Federico II, Via Sergio Pansini 5, Naples, 80131, Italy.
- Department of Internal Medicine, A.O.R.N. Antonio Cardarelli, Naples, Italy.
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- Department of Translational Medical Sciences, University of Naples Federico II, Via Sergio Pansini 5, Naples, 80131, Italy
- Center for Basic and Clinical Immunology Research (CISI), WAO Center of Excellence, University of Naples Federico II, Naples, Italy
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Mormile I, Palestra F, Petraroli A, Loffredo S, Rossi FW, Spadaro G, de Paulis A, Bova M. Neurologic and Psychiatric Manifestations of Bradykinin-Mediated Angioedema: Old and New Challenges. Int J Mol Sci 2023; 24:12184. [PMID: 37569559 PMCID: PMC10419085 DOI: 10.3390/ijms241512184] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/27/2023] [Revised: 07/21/2023] [Accepted: 07/28/2023] [Indexed: 08/13/2023] Open
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Neurologic manifestations have been occasionally described in patients with bradykinin-mediated angioedema. The existing literature is currently limited to case series and case reports mainly described in the hereditary forms (HAE) concerning central nervous system (CNS) involvement. On the contrary, very little is known about peripheral and autonomic nervous system manifestations. CNS involvement in HAE may present with symptoms including severe headaches, visual disturbance, seizures, and various focal and generalized deficits. In addition, a stroke-like clinical picture may present in HAE patients. In turn, some drugs used in patients with cardiovascular and neurologic disorders, such as recombinant tissue plasminogen activator (r-tPA) and angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors (ACEI), may produce medication-induced angioedema, resulting in a diagnostic challenge. Finally, most patients with HAE have higher levels of psychological distress, anxiety, and depression. With this review, we aimed to provide an organized and detailed analysis of the existing literature on neurologic and psychiatric manifestations of HAE to shed light on these potentially invalidating symptoms and lay the foundation for further personalized diagnostic pathways for patients affected by this protean disease.
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- Ilaria Mormile
- Department of Translational Medical Sciences, University of Naples Federico II, Via S. Pansini 5, 80131 Naples, Italy; (I.M.); (F.P.); (A.P.); (S.L.); (F.W.R.); (G.S.); (M.B.)
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- Department of Translational Medical Sciences, University of Naples Federico II, Via S. Pansini 5, 80131 Naples, Italy; (I.M.); (F.P.); (A.P.); (S.L.); (F.W.R.); (G.S.); (M.B.)
- Center for Basic and Clinical Immunology Research (CISI), WAO Center of Excellence, University of Naples Federico II, Via S. Pansini 5, 80131 Naples, Italy
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- Department of Translational Medical Sciences, University of Naples Federico II, Via S. Pansini 5, 80131 Naples, Italy; (I.M.); (F.P.); (A.P.); (S.L.); (F.W.R.); (G.S.); (M.B.)
- Center for Basic and Clinical Immunology Research (CISI), WAO Center of Excellence, University of Naples Federico II, Via S. Pansini 5, 80131 Naples, Italy
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- Department of Translational Medical Sciences, University of Naples Federico II, Via S. Pansini 5, 80131 Naples, Italy; (I.M.); (F.P.); (A.P.); (S.L.); (F.W.R.); (G.S.); (M.B.)
- Center for Basic and Clinical Immunology Research (CISI), WAO Center of Excellence, University of Naples Federico II, Via S. Pansini 5, 80131 Naples, Italy
- Institute of Experimental Endocrinology and Oncology “G. Salvatore” (IEOS), National Research Council (CNR), Via S. Pansini 5, 80131 Naples, Italy
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- Department of Translational Medical Sciences, University of Naples Federico II, Via S. Pansini 5, 80131 Naples, Italy; (I.M.); (F.P.); (A.P.); (S.L.); (F.W.R.); (G.S.); (M.B.)
- Center for Basic and Clinical Immunology Research (CISI), WAO Center of Excellence, University of Naples Federico II, Via S. Pansini 5, 80131 Naples, Italy
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- Department of Translational Medical Sciences, University of Naples Federico II, Via S. Pansini 5, 80131 Naples, Italy; (I.M.); (F.P.); (A.P.); (S.L.); (F.W.R.); (G.S.); (M.B.)
- Center for Basic and Clinical Immunology Research (CISI), WAO Center of Excellence, University of Naples Federico II, Via S. Pansini 5, 80131 Naples, Italy
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- Department of Translational Medical Sciences, University of Naples Federico II, Via S. Pansini 5, 80131 Naples, Italy; (I.M.); (F.P.); (A.P.); (S.L.); (F.W.R.); (G.S.); (M.B.)
- Center for Basic and Clinical Immunology Research (CISI), WAO Center of Excellence, University of Naples Federico II, Via S. Pansini 5, 80131 Naples, Italy
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- Department of Translational Medical Sciences, University of Naples Federico II, Via S. Pansini 5, 80131 Naples, Italy; (I.M.); (F.P.); (A.P.); (S.L.); (F.W.R.); (G.S.); (M.B.)
- Center for Basic and Clinical Immunology Research (CISI), WAO Center of Excellence, University of Naples Federico II, Via S. Pansini 5, 80131 Naples, Italy
- UOC Medicina 2, A.O.R.N. “Antonio Cardarelli”, Via Antonio Cardarelli, 9, 80131 Naples, Italy
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Mormile I, Gigliotti MC, Petraroli A, Cocchiaro A, Furno A, Granata F, Rossi FW, Portella G, de Paulis A. Immunogenicity and Safety of Anti-SARS-CoV-2 mRNA Vaccines in a Cohort of Patients with Hereditary Angioedema. Vaccines (Basel) 2023; 11:vaccines11020215. [PMID: 36851094 PMCID: PMC9962435 DOI: 10.3390/vaccines11020215] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/16/2022] [Revised: 01/12/2023] [Accepted: 01/14/2023] [Indexed: 01/20/2023] Open
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Many factors may trigger hereditary angioedema (HAE) attacks. This study aims to gain insights into the benefits and potential risks of COVID-19 vaccination in HAE patients, focusing particularly on the possibility of triggering attacks. We enrolled 31 patients with HAE undergoing two doses of the SARS-CoV-2 mRNA Comirnaty-BioNTech/Pfizer vaccine. To evaluate the possible influence of the vaccine on disease control and attack frequency, we administered the angioedema control test (AECT) 4-week version before (T0), 21 days after the first dose (T1), and between 21 and 28 days after the second dose (T2). Despite 5 patients (16.1%) experiencing attacks within 72 h of the first dose administration, no significant variation in attack frequency was observed before and after vaccination [F(2,60) = 0.123; p = 0.799]. In addition, patients reported higher AECT scores at T1 and T2 compared to T0 [F(2,44) = 6.541; p < 0.05; post hoc p < 0.05)], indicating that the disease was rather more controlled after vaccinations than in the previous period. All patients showed a positive serological response to the vaccine without significant differences from healthy controls (U = 162; p = 0.062). These observations suggest that the vaccine administration is safe and effective in HAE patients.
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- Ilaria Mormile
- Department of Translational Medical Sciences, University of Naples Federico II, 80131 Naples, Italy
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- Department of Translational Medical Sciences, University of Naples Federico II, 80131 Naples, Italy
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- Department of Translational Medical Sciences, University of Naples Federico II, 80131 Naples, Italy
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +39-081-7463165
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- Department of Translational Medical Sciences, University of Naples Federico II, 80131 Naples, Italy
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- Department of Translational Medical Sciences, University of Naples Federico II, 80131 Naples, Italy
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- Department of Translational Medical Sciences, University of Naples Federico II, 80131 Naples, Italy
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- Department of Translational Medical Sciences, University of Naples Federico II, 80131 Naples, Italy
- Center for Basic and Clinical Immunology Research (CISI), University of Naples Federico II, 80131 Naples, Italy
- WAO Center of Excellence, 80131 Naples, Italy
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- Department of Translational Medical Sciences, University of Naples Federico II, 80131 Naples, Italy
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- Department of Translational Medical Sciences, University of Naples Federico II, 80131 Naples, Italy
- Center for Basic and Clinical Immunology Research (CISI), University of Naples Federico II, 80131 Naples, Italy
- WAO Center of Excellence, 80131 Naples, Italy
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Triggianese P, Senter R, Petraroli A, Zoli A, Lo Pizzo M, Bignardi D, Di Agosta E, Agolini S, Arcoleo F, Rossi O, Modica S, Greco E, Chimenti MS, Spadaro G, De Carolis C, Cancian M. Pregnancy in women with Hereditary Angioedema due to C1-inhibitor deficiency: Results from the ITACA cohort study on outcome of mothers and children with in utero exposure to plasma-derived C1-inhibitor. Front Med (Lausanne) 2022; 9:930403. [PMID: 36186797 PMCID: PMC9515414 DOI: 10.3389/fmed.2022.930403] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/27/2022] [Accepted: 07/15/2022] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Background In women with Hereditary Angioedema (HAE) due to C1-inhibitor (C1INH) deficiency (C1INH-HAE), pregnancy counseling and treatment can be challenging. Despite the evidence of the immediate favorable outcome and safety of plasma-derived (pd)C1INH concentrate, there are no data regarding any difference among women who underwent or not pdC1INH during pregnancy or on children with in utero exposure to pdC1INH. The present interview study aimed at analyzing outcome of C1INH-HAE mothers and children according to pdC1INH-exposure during pregnancies. Methods C1INH-HAE women who experienced at least 1 pregnancy were included from seven centers of the Italian Network for Hereditary and Acquired Angioedema (ITACA). The interview study retrospectively analyzed pregnancies who underwent (group 1) or not (group 2) pdC1INH. The overall goals of the study included immediate and long-term outcomes, in terms of outcomes in the time interval between pregnancy and survey. Results A total of 168 pregnancies from 87 included women were analyzed. At term delivery (>37 gestation-week, GW) has been registered in 73.8% of cases, while spontaneous abortion (SA) occurred in 14.2% of cases with a mean GW 7 ± 2. The group 1 including pdC1INH-treated pregnancies comprised a third of the cohort (51/168, time interval 1.5 ± 10.4 yrs), while the group 2 represented 69.6% (117/168, time interval 32.8 ± 14 yrs). The same prevalence of SA occurred when comparing group 1 (11.7%) with group 2 (15.4%) with a similar GW at SA. The group 1 was older at the pregnancy time and younger at the interview than the group 2 (P < 0.01 for both); moreover, the group 1 showed a higher prevalence of cesarean delivery (P < 0.0001). The overall prevalence of obstetrical syndromes was similar between two groups: however, gestational diabetes was described only in pdC1INH-untreated pregnancies. In utero pdC1INH-exposed children (n = 45) did not show differences compared with unexposed ones (n = 99) in neonatal short-term outcomes. Conclusion Through appropriate management and counseling, most of C1INH-HAE women undergo successful pregnancy and delivery. For pregnant C1INH-HAE women being treated with pdC1INH, our findings are reassuring and might lead to an improvement of both the knowledge about treatments and the experience of HAE itself.
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- P. Triggianese
- Rheumatology, Allergology and Clinical Immunology, Department of “Medicina dei Sistemi”, University of Rome Tor Vergata, Rome, Italy
- *Correspondence: P. Triggianese
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- Department of Systems Medicine, University Hospital of Padua, Padua, Italy
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- Centro Interdipartimentale di Ricerca in Scienze Immunologiche di Base e Cliniche (CISI) dell'Università degli Studi di Napoli Federico II, Naples, Italy
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- Azienda Ospedaliera Universitaria Ospedali Riuniti di Ancona, Ancona, Italy
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- Azienda Ospedaliera Ospedali Riuniti Villa Sofia-Cervello, Palermo, Italy
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- Department of Medicine Integrated With the Territory, Ospedale Policlinico San Martino, IRCCS, Genoa, Italy
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- Department of Experimental and Clinical Medicine, University of Florence, Florence, Italy
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- Azienda Ospedaliera Universitaria Ospedali Riuniti di Ancona, Ancona, Italy
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- Azienda Ospedaliera Ospedali Riuniti Villa Sofia-Cervello, Palermo, Italy
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- Department of Experimental and Clinical Medicine, University of Florence, Florence, Italy
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- Rheumatology, Allergology and Clinical Immunology, Department of “Medicina dei Sistemi”, University of Rome Tor Vergata, Rome, Italy
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- Rheumatology, Allergology and Clinical Immunology, Department of “Medicina dei Sistemi”, University of Rome Tor Vergata, Rome, Italy
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- Rheumatology, Allergology and Clinical Immunology, Department of “Medicina dei Sistemi”, University of Rome Tor Vergata, Rome, Italy
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- Centro Interdipartimentale di Ricerca in Scienze Immunologiche di Base e Cliniche (CISI) dell'Università degli Studi di Napoli Federico II, Naples, Italy
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- Rheumatology, Allergology and Clinical Immunology, Department of “Medicina dei Sistemi”, University of Rome Tor Vergata, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Systems Medicine, University Hospital of Padua, Padua, Italy
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Zarnowski J, Rabe M, Kage P, Simon JC, Treudler R. Prophylactic Treatment in Hereditary Angioedema Is Associated with Reduced Anxiety in Patients in Leipzig, Germany. Int Arch Allergy Immunol 2021; 182:819-826. [PMID: 33887730 PMCID: PMC8491501 DOI: 10.1159/000514973] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/15/2020] [Accepted: 01/22/2021] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Hereditary angioedema (HAE) is associated with relevant disease-related burden. We aimed at investigating prevalence of depression and anxiety in patients with HAE in Leipzig, Germany. METHODS Questionnaire-based evaluation of medical history, Angioedema Control Test (AECT), Angioedema Quality of Life Questionnaire (AE-QoL), Generalized Anxiety Disorder Scale-7 (GAD-7), and Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS). RESULTS Thirty-seven patients with HAE were included (31 females, mean age 49.6 ± 17.5 years). A mean diagnostic delay between first symptoms and correct diagnosis of 14.2 ± 14.5 years was detected. Patients aged <50 years (n = 18) had been diagnosed significantly earlier with HAE than older patients (p = <0.001). In 6 patients (16.2%), unnecessary medical interventions were performed and 14 patients (43.8%) reported at least 1 HAE-related death of a family member. Psychological stress was the most common triggering factor (96.2%). HADS scores revealed depression in 5/37 patients (13.5%) and anxiety in 16/37 (43.2%), GAD-7 score indicated anxiety in 9/36 (25%) participants. Patients receiving long-term prophylactic treatment (n = 17, 45.9%) showed significantly better disease control (AECT; p = <0.001) and quality of life (AE-QoL; p = <0.001) compared to those with on-demand treatment only. Patients with long-term prophylactic treatment showed significantly lower scores for anxiety and depression at GAD-7 (p = 0.011) and HADS (anxiety: p = 0.021; depression: p = 0.008). In 5 patients, treatment regime was changed as AECT score indicated insufficient disease control. Subsequently, we measured significant improvement of quality of life (AE-QoL, p = 0.04) and disease control (AECT; p = 0.032). CONCLUSION Anxiety was a frequent burden in our study group and showed a significant association with low disease control. Our data indicate that prophylactic HAE treatment can improve psychosocial burden of HAE.
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- Julia Zarnowski
- Department of Dermatology, Venereology and Allergology, University Hospital Leipzig, Leipzig, Germany
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