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Alzheimer Disease (Clinical Presentation (memory loss, disorientation,…
Alzheimer Disease
Clinical Presentation
memory loss
disorientation
mood changes
weight loss and poor nutrition
rigidity
gait changes
Pathopysiology
Accumulation of extracellular neuritic plaques
build up of amuloid precursors protein
disruption of nerve impulses
death of neuron
brain atrophy
Treatment
Compensate for impairment
use of memory aids
support hygiene, nutritional and health status
cholinesterase inhibitors
N-methly-D-aspartate
Diagnose
Clinical Assessment
CT or MRI
Laboratory Test
Factors
Genetics
Gender- Female
Behaviors
Obesity
Smoking
Alcohol Consumption
Traumatic Brain Injury
Epidemiology
5.2 million Americans