Dementia Flashcards
What is Alzheimer’s disease (AD).
Cerebral atrophy.
Produces neurofibrillary tangles and senile plaques.
What is Alzheimer’s disease (AD).
Cerebral atrophy.
Produces neurofibrillary tangles and senile plaques.
What is the most common cause of dementia.
Alzheimer’s disease.
What percentage of over 80s does AD affect.
More than 40%.
What percentage of AD cases are familial.
What is the principal symptom of AD.
Progressive memory loss.
What are the clinical signs of AD. (4)
Cognitive impairment.
As disease progresses, it can affect behaviour, extrapyramidal and cerebellar systems.
What is the most common cause of dementia.
Alzheimer’s disease.
What percentage of over 80s does AD affect.
More than 40%.
What percentage of AD cases are familial.
What is the principal symptom of AD.
Progressive memory loss.
What are the clinical signs of AD. (4)
Cognitive impairment.
As disease progresses, it can affect behaviour, extrapyramidal and cerebellar systems.
