Alzhelmer's disease Flashcards
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A structurally caused, permanent or progressive decline in several dimensions of intellectual function
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Alzhelmer’s disease
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A degenerative process with a loss of cells from basal forebrain, cerebral cortex, and other areas
Moderate to marked brain atrophy
Lost neurons are replaced by plaques
Mainly affects people between 60 and 70 years
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Etiology of Alzhelmer’s disease
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Depression, paranoia, anxiety, slow degeneration of personality and intellect & memory loss
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Signs & Symptoms for Alzhelmer’s disease
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Palliative, possibly cholinesterase inhibitors
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Treatment for Alzhelmer’s disease
