Memory Loss

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Introduction

 

The Four Questions:

• 1) Is there a memory problem present?

2) What type of cognitive problem is present? Are criteria for dementia met?

• mild?
• patchy?
• what cognitive domains affected?
• does it affect function?

3) What type of dementia does the patient have?

4) What is to be done?

 

The Case of...

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Differential Diagnosis

Patients who worry about their memory (insight) is less serious than someone who does not realize their memory is failing (ie as reported by family)

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History and Physical Exam

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Investigations

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Management

 

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Pathophysiology

Retrograde amnesia

Retrograde amnesia results from a problem with information retrieval.

 

Anterograde amnesia

Anterograde amnesia results from a problem with information consolidation.

 

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Resources and References

 

 

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Topic Development

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