Alzheimers Flashcards
1
Q
Acetylcholinesterase inhibitors (which are first-line in Alzheimer’s) such as
rivastigmine and donepezil are not suitable in heart conditions
A
lead to pronounced bradycardia and heart block “prolonged PR interval
2
Q
In heart conditions (eg, LBBB, RBBB, Bradycardia, heart block),
A
memantine is
an alternative.
