Dementia Flashcards

1
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Predominately memory and learning issues

A

Alzheimers

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2
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Stepwise progression, vascular risk factors, focal neuro signs, abrupt onset

A

Vascular

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3
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Language type (early preservation)
Behavioural type (apathy/disinhibition*/self neglect)
A

Frontotemporal degeneration

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4
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Recurrent, soft visual hallucinations (rabbits), autonomic impairment (falls, hypotension), EPS, does not respond well to pharmacotherapy, fluctuating degree of cognitive impairment

A

Lewy body dementia

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5
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Abnormal gait, early incontinence, rapidly progressive

A

Normal pressure hydrocephalus

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