Alzheimers Disease Flashcards
1
Q
Key points about AD? (4)
A
- neurodegenerative
- progressive cell death (wide spread - hippocampus)
- memory loss
- reduced acetylcholine
2
Q
Prevalence? (3)
A
- 1 in 25 (60yo)
- 1 in 8 (65yo)
- 1 in 4 (80yo)
3
Q
Diagnosis? (3)
A
- PET and MRI scans
- no diagnostic test
- post mortem studies confirm theory
4
Q
Causes? (3)
A
- build up of amyloid protein in brain (rusty blobs)
- plaques (between neurons)
- tangles (inside neurons)
5
Q
Treatment? (2)
A
- medication that increases acetylcholine
- no known cure
