Notes in 02_Dementia

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Published	02/10/2024	ABCD of DementiaA for {{c1::Activities of Daily Living (ADLs)}} B for {{c1::Behavioural and Psychiatric Symptoms of Dementia (BPSD)}} C for {{c1::Cogn…
Published	02/10/2024	Cognitive Features of Dementia {{c1::Dysmensia (problems with memory) plus one or more of:}} {{c1::Dysphasia (problems with communication) Expre…
Published	02/10/2024	Behavioural and Psychiatric Symptoms of Dementia {{c1::Agitation (Restlessness, Wandering)}} {{c1::Psychosis (Delusions, Hallucinations)}} {{c1::Affec…
Published	02/10/2024	Most Common Causes of Dementia {{c1::Alzheimer’s}} dementia (62%) {{c1::Vascular}} dementia (17%) {{c1::Lewy body}} dementia (4%) {{c1::Mixed}} dement…
Published	02/10/2024	Presentation of {{c2::Alzheimer’s}} dementia {{c1::Early impairment of memory and executive function}} {{c1::Gradual progression}}
Published	02/10/2024	Presentation of {{c2::Vascular}} dementia {{c1::Step wise decline with sudden changes}} {{c1::Evidence of focal impairments on neuro exam}} {{c1::Evid…
Published	02/10/2024	Presentation of {{c2::Lewy body}} dementia{{c1::Visual hallucinations}}{{c1::Parkinsonism}}{{c1::Increased sensitivity to antipsychotics}}{{c1::Fluctu…
Published	02/10/2024	Presentation of {{c2::Frontotemporal (Pick’s disease)}} dementia {{c1::Personality change and emotional blunting (apathetic and withdrawn)}} {{c1…
Published	02/10/2024	Uncommon Causes of Dementia{{c1::Frontotemporal dementia (Pick’s disease)}}{{c1::Alcohol-related brain damage (ARBD) or Alcohol dementia or Korsakoff’…
Published	02/10/2024	Reversible Causes of Dementia {{c1::Delirium}} {{c1::Normal pressure hydrocephalus}} {{c1::Subdural haemorrhage}} {{c1::Tumours}} {{c1::Vitamin B12 de…
Published	02/10/2024	Differential Diagnosis of Dementia {{c1::Delirium}} {{c1::Depression}} {{c1::Other causes of dementia}}
Published	02/10/2024	Diagnosis of Dementia{{c1::History and Collateral history}}{{c1::Cognitive testing with emphasis on relevant lobes}}{{c1::Physical examination and blo…
Published	02/10/2024	{{c1::SPECT}} is an imaging technique used for {{c2::Alzheimer’s}} and {{c2::Frontotemporal}} dementia
Published	02/10/2024	{{c1::DaTscan}} is an imaging technique for {{c2::Lewy body}} dementia shows {{c3::''full-stop sign''}} which is reduced dopamine uptake in putam…
Published	02/10/2024	Confirmation of Diagnosis of Dementia is via {{c1::Brain imaging (SPECT, DaTscan, MRI)}} and {{c1::Neuropsychology}}
Published	02/10/2024	In which case is the Diagnosis of Dementia deferred?In cases of {{c1::Delirium}}
Published	02/10/2024	Scoring of Dementia Severity is via {{c1::Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE)}} which correlates with ability to perform daily activities
Published	02/10/2024	Questions for Assessment of Capacity (5) {{c1::Does the patient UNDERSTAND the information?}} {{c1::Does the patient RETAIN the information long enoug…
Published	02/10/2024	In cases of loss of Capacity, who can make the decisions?{{c1::Power of Attorney (POA)}} ‒ granted to another by a patient with capacity{{c1::Guardian…
Published	02/10/2024	Systematic Approach to Alzheimer’s Disease in Primary Care (4)[1] {{c1::Case-finding and Presentation (symptoms)}}[2] {{c1::Clinical Assessm…
Published	02/10/2024	Agents for Symptomatic Control in Dementia{{c1::Antipsychotics e.g. risperidone, quetiapine, amisulpride}}{{c1::Antidepressants e.g. mirtazapine, sert…
Published	02/10/2024	Treatment of Mild-Moderate {{c2::Alzheimer’s}} dementia and {{c2::Lewy Body}} dementia{{c1::Acetylcholesterase inhibitors e.g. donepezil, rivastigimin…
Published	02/10/2024	Treatment of Severe {{c2::Alzheimer’s}} dementia{{c1::Glutamate receptor antagonist e.g. memantine}}
Published	02/10/2024	Dementia or Organic Brain Syndrome Fitness to Drive Notify {{c1::DVLA}} at diagnosis If early dementia license might be {{c1::yearly}}
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