Scientific track poster session
A series of submitted research posters were presented during the 2025 HAEi Regional Conference APAC. In addition to the abstracts presented during the scientific sessions, the following posters are summarised here:
Challenges of diagnosis and treatment of recurrent angioedema from Nepal- The unseen struggle in resource-constrained Settings
Dr Dharmagat Bhattarai presented work from himself and his colleagues, looking at the challenges and struggles of diagnosing recurrent angioedema. They suggest that lack of awareness and resources has negatively impacted the management of recurrent angioedema, and they report misdiagnosis, mistreatment, and poor outcomes in such resource-constrained settings.
Hereditary angioedema and cascade screening of patients from Pakistan
Dr Muhammad Hussain presented data on a cascade screening program conducted with colleagues in Pakistan. In conclusion, they felt that cascade screening facilitated the early diagnosis of asymptomatic or mildly symptomatic family members of HAE patients. This will lead to improved management, such as inclusion in compulsory vaccination programs and offering genetic counseling.
When swelling tells a story: Two unique cases of C1 esterase deficiency
Professor Ashu Sharma presented data on 2 cases: HAE and acquired angioedema. The authors concluded that when there is unpredictable swelling, timely identification and treatment can be challenging. A thorough and detailed history can reveal a hidden cause, which the authors feel can guide clinicians in their diagnosis and management.
Preliminary results from epidemiological survey of hereditary angioedema in India – just a tip of the iceberg
Dr Ankur Jindal presented data from multi-center research into the epidemiology of HAE in India. The authors suggest there remains a large number of undiagnosed patients in India, and efforts are ongoing to diagnose as many HAE patients as possible.
Acquired angioedema – Look, think, proceed!
This case report was delivered by Dr Samipa Samir Mukherjee. The focus was on a 51-year-old female with asymptomatic swelling of different areas of the body. An eventual diagnosis of acquired angioedema (AAE) was achieved. The author concluded that AAE must be considered in patients presenting with subcutaneous and/or submucosal swellings without itching or urticaria in adulthood. It was suggested that tranexamic acid is an effective form of long-term prophylaxis in patients with AAE.
Hereditary angioedema: A clinico-demographic profile of patients and availability of medical facilities in Bangladesh
Professor Bhuiyan’s research categorized patients in Bangladesh and the medical facilities available to them. The research demonstrated that there are thousands of cases left undiagnosed and missing proper treatment. The conclusions call for action to be taken to improve the capacity for diagnosis and management in Bangladesh.
Deucrictibant vs. standard of care in hereditary angioedema: A propensity score-matched analysis
Professor Connie Katelaris delivered this presentation. She described that this analysis was designed to compare outcomes of patients treated with deucrictibant and those being treated with standard of care. In conclusion, the analysis demonstrated that people with HAE treated with deucrictibant had more favorable outcomes, according to 2 methods of patient-reported outcomes, than those treated with standard-of-care treatment.
Impact of overthinking on mental health among angioedema patients: A qualitative study from Pakistan
Dr Sidra Akhtar presented their data on the psychological impact of worries and negative patterns of thought in patients with angioedema. The conclusion was that angioedema patients experience considerable mental health challenges, yet the effects of overthinking remain underexplored. The authors suggested that addressing psychological factors can enhance quality of life.