Basics Flashcards
1
Q
What 3 words describe PD?
A
Chronic
Progressive
Neurological
2
Q
Which gender is more likely to get PD?
A
Men (particularly aged 50-89)
3
Q
Life expectancy after PD diagnosis in years?
A
Approx 20-30
4
Q
PD Aetiology?
A
Mostly unknown (some link to genetic and environmental factors)
5
Q
PD Neurology - what part of brain is affected?
A
Basal Ganglia (which processes sensorimotor info for movement)
6
Q
Bradykinesia
A
Slowed Movement
7
Q
Akinesia
A
Difficulty initiating or continuing movement
8
Q
Hypokinesia
A
Reduced range of movement
9
Q
Signs of PD
A
- Tremor
- Little/No facial expression
- Reduced range and speed of movements
- Speech and Writing changes
- Dysphagia
