Welcome to the HAE Awareness Programme

HAE (hereditary angioedema) is a rare genetic disorder characterised by acute attacks of oedema.¹ It affects between one in 10,000 – 50,000 people² and is caused by a deficiency or dysfunction of the C1-inhibitor (C1-INH) protein.

Low awareness of this uncommon disorder and similarities between symptoms of HAE and other conditions means that diagnosis is often delayed – the average time from initial attack to diagnosis is thought to be around 13 years.³ Symptoms can significantly impact patients' quality of life,⁴ and if left untreated, may result in potentially fatal consequences.

It is for this reason that we have developed the HAE Awareness Programme. So why not complete the programme today, and learn more about HAE and how to improve the standards of care for your patients who have (or potentially have) this disease.

References: 1. Agostoni A, et al. J Allergy Clin Immunol 2004;114(Suppl 3):S51–S131. 2. Bouillet L, et al. Am J Obstet Gynecol 2008;199(5):484–7. 3. Roche O, et al. Ann Allergy Asthma Immunol 2005;94(4):498–503. 4. Wilson DA, et al. J Allergy Clin Immunol 2009;123(Suppl 1):S142.

Dr Hilary Longhurst
Chair, Editorial Board

What is the HAE Awareness Programme?

• A continuing medical education programme developed by an independent editorial board of experts in hereditary angioedema
• Provides the latest information on HAE including:
  • pathophysiology and epidemiology
  • key symptoms of acute attacks
  • current methods of diagnosis, treatment options and management recommendations
• Includes tailored content and interactive case studies relevant to your specialty

Why take part if HAE is such a rare disease?

• The 'HAE Awareness Programme' made available on 'www.hae-awareness.net' and organized by 'Transart Medical Education Systems', is accredited by the European Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (EACCME) for 1 European CME credit (ECMEC)
• CPD was approved by the Royal College of Physicians in the UK
• Prompt and accurate diagnosis and treatment of HAE, if present, is vitally important; physicians who have already completed the course consider it to be extremely useful

How do you complete the programme?

• Register for the programme
• Once you're registered, you can work your way through the sections at your own pace
• The programme should take about one hour to complete
• If you log out after completing part of the programme, you can return to the same place you left off