Challenging Cases in Angioedema
Allergy/ Immunology
Curriculum:
Challenging Cases in Angioedema
Challenging Cases in Angioedema
Credits:
1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s) ™
1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s) ™
Launch Date:
March 29, 2016
March 29, 2016
Expiration Date:
The accreditation for this activity has expired.
The accreditation for this activity has expired.
Primary Audience:
Allergists/immunologists, dermatologists, urgent care and primary care clinicians
Relevant Terms:
Hereditary angioedema
Marc Riedl, MD, MS
Marc Riedl, MD, MS
Professor of Medicine
Clinical Director, US HAEA Angioedema Center
University of California, San Diego
San Diego, CA
Bio
Marc Riedl, MD, MS, is professor of medicine at the University of California, San Diego (UCSD), and clinical director at the US HAEA Angioedema Center in San Diego, California. He received his medical degree from the University of Chicago–Pritzker School of Medicine, and completed a residency in internal medicine at Barnes-Jewish Hospital of Washington University in St. Louis and a fellowship in clinical immunology and allergy at University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). Dr. Riedl received a master of science degree in clinical research and completed advanced training in clinical pharmacology at UCLA. He is board certified in internal medicine, clinical pharmacology, and allergy and immunology.Dr. Riedl's professional interests include angioedema conditions and primary immunodeficiencies. He has published extensively in these areas, serves on numerous editorial boards and scientific committees as well as appointed expert panels for the Food and Drug Administration and National Institutes of Health, and directs an active clinical research program at UCSD.
Michael E. Manning, MD
Michael E. Manning, MD
President/Medical Director
Medical Research of Arizona
Allergy, Asthma & Immunology Associates, Ltd.
Scottsdale, AZ
Bio
Michael E. Manning, MD, is president of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology Associates, Ltd., and medical director of the clinical research division of Medical Research of Arizona.Dr. Manning is a graduate of Baylor University in Waco, Texas, and he received his medical degree from the University of Texas Medical School at Houston. He completed an internship and subsequent residency in internal medicine at St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center in Phoenix, Arizona, and an allergy and immunology fellowship at Scripps Clinic and Research Foundation in La Jolla, California.
Dr. Manning has served as president of the Greater Phoenix Allergy Society, the Arizona State Allergy and Asthma Society, and the Western Society of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology. He is a fellow of the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology, and the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology; and he is a member of the American Thoracic Society and the American College of Physicians. Dr. Manning is currently on the Board of Regents of the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology.
Richard G. Gower, MD
Richard G. Gower, MD
Clinical Associate Professor of Medicine
University of Washington School of Medicine
Seattle, WA
Clinical Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology Primary Investigator
Marycliff Clinical Research
Premier Clinical Research
Spokane, WA
Bio
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Richard G. Gower, MD, is a clinical associate professor of medicine at the University of Washington School of Medicine in Seattle, Washington. He serves as primary investigator at Marycliff Clinical Research and Premier Clinical Research, both in Spokane, Washington.Dr. Gower earned his medical degree from the University of Colorado School of Medicine in Denver. He completed an internship and residency in internal medicine at the University of Miami Affiliated Hospitals in Florida, followed by a fellowship in allergy, clinical immunology, and vasculitis at the University of Colorado Medical Center in Denver.
Dr. Gower is board certified in internal medicine and allergy and immunology. He is a fellow of the American College of Physicians, the Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology, and the American College of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology (ACAAI), where he is past president. He has held numerous other executive committee appointments.
Dr. Gower is a journal reviewer for the Annals of Allergy, Allergy & Asthma Proceedings, an editorial board member for the Angioedema Journal, and a reviewer for practice parameters, position papers, and consensus guidelines for Joint Council of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology, the ACAAI, and the World Allergy Organization. He has published more than 20 journal articles, delivered many national and international invited presentations, and served as primary investigator for more than 130 clinical trials. Among his many awards, Dr. Gower has been recognized in the "Guide to America's Top Physicians" by the Consumers' Research Council of America.
| 1. | Formulate an appropriate diagnostic workup for various types of angioedema | 2. | Utilize individualized hereditary angioedema (HAE) treatment strategies, taking into consideration risks and benefits of therapies, disease characteristics and severity, comorbid conditions, patient quality of life, and patient preference |
| 1. | Formulate an appropriate diagnostic workup for various types of angioedema |
| 2. | Utilize individualized hereditary angioedema (HAE) treatment strategies, taking into consideration risks and benefits of therapies, disease characteristics and severity, comorbid conditions, patient quality of life, and patient preference |
PHYSICIAN CONTINUING MEDICAL EDUCATION
Accreditation Statement This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the Essential Areas and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education through the joint providership of the University of California, San Diego School of Medicine and RMEI, LLC. The University of California, San Diego School of Medicine is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
Credit Designation
The University of California, San Diego School of Medicine designates this enduring material for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
The University of California, San Diego School of Medicine designates this enduring material for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
TARGET AUDIENCE
This educational program is designed for allergists/ immunologists, dermatologists, urgent care, and primary care clinicians who manage patients with hereditary angioedema (HAE).
STATEMENT OF NEED
HAE is an autosomal dominant disorder that is most frequently caused by a deficiency or dysfunction of the protein C1 esterase inhibitor (C1-INH). This inhibitor regulates several inflammatory pathways, and a failure to control production of bradykinin in these patients results in episodes of cutaneous or mucosal edema.1 HAE is characterized by recurrent and unpredictable edema of the extremities, face, genitalia, trunk, gastrointestinal tract, or upper airway. It can be life-threatening if the larynx is involved, as occurs in approximately 2% of cases.
HAE affects approximately 1 in 50,000 worldwide, with a mean age of symptom onset of 8 to12 years.1 Many patients have a known family history of HAE, but up to 25% have a de novo C1-INH mutation.2 Many are undiagnosed, and thus have a higher risk of mortality by asphyxiation.
Because it is rare, HAE may not be considered in the initial differential diagnosis. Also, the presentation may mimic that of an allergic reaction, prompting clinicians to give epinephrine, antihistamines, and/or corticosteroids, which will have little effect on an HAE attack and prolong both diagnosis and appropriate treatment.3 HAE patients commonly undergo unnecessary medical procedures and see multiple physicians before a diagnosis is made.4,5 Correct diagnosis is critical for appropriate treatment, which can be classified into acute treatment, short-term prophylaxis, and long-term prophylaxis.3
As treatment for HAE is rapidly evolving, it is important for all healthcare professionals who treat HAE to stay abreast of current treatment options, including home-based options. Historical treatments are slowly being replaced by more efficacious agents such as C1-INH replacements, bradykinin-receptor antagonists, and kallikrein inhibitors.
1. Longhurst H, Cicardi M. Hereditary angio-oedema. Lancet. 2012;379(9814):474-481.
2. Zuraw BL. Clinical practice. Hereditary angioedema. N Engl J Med. 2008;359(10):1027-1036.
3. Gower RG, Lumry WR, Davis-Lorton MA, Johnston DT, Busse PJ. Current options for prophylactic treatment of hereditary angioedema in the United States: patient-based considerations. Allergy Asthma Proc. 2012;33(3):235-240.
4. Riedl M. Hereditary angioedema therapies in the United States: movement toward an international treatment consensus. Clin Ther. 2012;34(3):623-630.
5. Toscani M, Riedl M. Meeting the challenges and burdens associated with hereditary angioedema. Manag Care. 2011;20(9):44-51.
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The faculty have reported the following relevant financial relationships:
- Marc Riedl, MD, MS, has affiliations with BioCryst, CSL Behring, Dyax, Pharming, and Shire (Grants/Research Support); CSL Behring, Dyax, Salix, and Shire (Speaker's Bureau); and BioCryst, Dyax, Isis, Salix, and Shire (Consulting Fees).
- Michael E. Manning, MD, Shire (Advisory Board); CSL Behring and Dyax (Research Support); and CSL Behring, Dyax, and Shire (Speaker's Bureau).
- Richard G. Gower, MD, has affiliations with Anacor, BioCryst, Circassia, CSL Behring, Dey‑Mylan, Dyax, Genentech/Novartis/Roche, GlaxoSmithKline, Mylan, OptiNose, Pearl, Regeneron, Shire/Viropharma, Teva/Cephalon, and Tigercat (Research Grant); CSL Behring and Dyax (Consultant); Dyax (Advisory Board); Dey‑Mylan, Genentech/Novartis/Roche, Medscape, Shire/Viropharma, and Teva/Cephalon (Consultant/Advisory Board); CSL Behring, Dey‑Mylan, Genentech/Novartis/Roche, Medscape, Shire/Viropharma, and Teva/Cephalon (Speaker); CSL Behring, Dey‑Mylan, Genentech/Novartis/Roche, Medscape, Shire/Viropharma, and Teva/Cephalon (Honorarium); Merck (Stock Ownership); and Jubilant HollisterStier (Medical Director).
RMEI, LLC
- Sherri Kramer, MD, has no affiliations with commercial interests to disclose.
- Amy Reeve has no affiliations with commercial interests relative to the content to disclose.
- Nora Hartley has no affiliations with commercial interests relative to the content to disclose.
CULTURAL AND LINGUISTIC COMPETENCY
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DISCLAIMER
Participants have an implied responsibility to use the newly acquired information to enhance patient outcomes and their own professional development. The information presented in this activity is not meant to serve as a guideline for patient management. Any procedures, medications, or other courses of diagnosis or treatment discussed or suggested in this activity should not be used by clinicians without evaluation of their patients' conditions and possible contraindications on dangers in use, review of any applicable manufacturer's product information, and comparison with recommendations of other authorities.
Estimated time to complete: 1.0 hour
Activity Learning Format: Internet Activity (Enduring Material)
Activity Learning Format: Internet Activity (Enduring Material)
FEE INFORMATION
There is no fee for this educational activity.
COMMERCIAL SUPPORT
This activity is supported by educational financial grants from US Hereditary Angioedema Association; Salix, a division of Valeant Pharmaceuticals North America LLC; Shire; and CSL Behring.
HOW TO RECEIVE CREDIT
By reviewing the course content and successfully completing the post-test and evaluation, physicians are entitled to receive up to 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. A statement of credit will be available to print from your user history page. Users must:
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Physicians who successfully complete the post-test and evaluation will receive CME credit. You must score 60% or higher on the self-assessment to receive credit for this activity. All other participants who successfully complete the self-assessment and evaluation will receive a certificate of participation.
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