Dementia Handbook

by Harvey; Richard

• ISBN13: 9781853177538
• ISBN10: 1853177539
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Nonspecific Binding
• Copyright: 1999-08-13
• Publisher: CRC Press

Summary

Written by a leading psychiatrist and two leading neurologists, this book is a step-by-step guide for medical personnel investigating cases of suspected dementia, whether of the Alzheimer's type or dementia associated with atrial fibrillation. In this rapidly developing field, the three divisions of tools, diagnosis and management turn this normally complex subject into one that can easily be navigated. Up-to-date references and an appendix of voluntary organisations and support services make this into a comprehensive and essential reference.

Author Biography

Richard Harvey is an Alzheimer's Disease Society Research Fellow in the Dementia Research Group at the Institute of Neurology, London. Nick Fox is an MRC Clinician Scientist Fellow and member of the Dementia Research Group at the Institute of Neurology, London. Martin Rossor is Professor of Neurology and Director of the Dementia Research Group at the Institute of Neurology and Imperial College, and Consultant Neurologist at the National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery and St Mary's Hospitals, London.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgements	vii
Introduction	ix
The Tools
Summary	3	(2)
History	5	(2)
Clinical examination	7	(6)
Psychiatric assessment	13	(4)
Neuropsychological examination	17	(8)
Blood tests	25	(4)
Systemic investigations	29	(2)
Neuroimaging	31	(8)
Neurophysiology	39	(2)
Examination of the cerebrospinal fluid	41	(4)
Diagnostic genetic testing	45	(4)
Biopsy	49	(4)
Diagnosis
Introduction	53	(2)
The major causes of dementia	55	(10)
Less common causes of dementia	65	(6)
Rare causes of dementia	71	(6)
Management
Support	77	(6)
Behavioural problems	83	(8)
Management of specific dementias	91	(6)
References	97	(6)
Appendix - Voluntary organisations and support services	103	(4)
Index	107