Neurology Exam Prep Podcast Episode 44 - Rapidly Progressive Dementia
Apr 20, 2022
Exploring the differential considerations and neurodegenerative aspects of rapidly progressive dementia, identifying key neurobehavioral symptoms, understanding varied etiologies, diverse symptom presentations, and in-depth look into Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease variants and pathophysiology.
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Specify Symptom Timing Precisely
- Be very specific about timing when taking history for rapidly progressive dementia.
- Ask exactly when symptoms started and how rapidly they progressed (days, weeks, months).
Use Routine to Clarify Deficits
- Ask families about the patient's normal daily routine and how it has changed.
- Use specific questions about memory, empathy, and work performance to clarify deficits.
Categorize Symptoms To Localize
- Categorize symptoms into neuropsychiatric, cortical cognitive, and brainstem/cerebellar.
- This helps localize deficits and guides differential diagnosis in rapidly progressive dementia.