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Alzheimer’s is a progressive, degenerative disease that attacks the brain and results in increasing memory loss, inability to think or reason, and changes in personal behaviors. Our role as radiographers is the understanding of the disease mechanism, as well as, the implications for society. The field of imaging is moving closer to the key of an earlier diagnosis. The utilization of mechanistic imaging and functional MRI has the potential to improve the diagnosis. We will discuss the cause, progression and risk factors of the disease as well as the effects and burden of the disease on the patient and family. Imaging modalities used to diagnosis such as SPECT (single photon emission computed tomography) PET (positron emission tomography), and MRI have been the most useful tools. These are used in conjunction with mental status examinations for evaluation. You can share the exciting frontier of imaging in this lesson. Includes color illustrations.
Author:
Marilyn Sackett, MEd, RT(R), FASRT
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