GOLD DISEASE SUMMARY--NEURO Flashcards
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Q
GOLD
Alzheimer’s Disease
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-PROGRESSIVE neuro disorder results in: deterioration & irrev damage w/in cerebral cortex and subcortical areas of brain
- Dis initially noted by change in higher cortical functions: subtle changes in memory, impaired conc, diff w/ new learning
- Typ course avgs 7-11yrs w/ death resulting from infx or dehydration
