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Alzheimer's disease - Coggle Diagram
Alzheimer's disease
pathophysiology
cortical atrophy and loss of neurons particularly in the parietal and temporal lobes
risk factors
familial predisposition
oxidative stress
neuroinflammation
neurotransmission disruption
diagnostic tests/ labs
microscopic examination of tissue obtained from a cerebral biopsy
metabolic screening
neuroimaging
complications
unresponsiveness
loss of motor control
abnormal reflexes
difficulty swallowing
disorientation
paranoids delusions
incontinence
reversed sleep patterns
manifestations/ signs and symptoms
short term memory loss
changes in language and behavior
degenerative stages
depression
agitation
sleep disorders
treatments
no curative treatments
cholinesterase inhibitors
slow progression
improve sleep patterns
improve depression
group therapy
respite/ day care for care givers
music therapy