in this slide set, the author describes 3D in the elderly and how to diagnose each separately and diagnose them without getting confused. Useful for emergency physicians and internal medicine neuro students
This document provides guidance on evaluating and diagnosing a patient presenting with polyarthritis. It outlines an approach involving assessing the site and distribution of pain, type of pain, associated features, duration and onset, risk factors, physical signs, differential diagnosis, and investigations. Key tests include radiographs, bloodwork including ESR/CRP, synovial fluid analysis, and serologic tests. Common arthritic conditions discussed include osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, gout, psoriatic arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, and systemic lupus erythematosus.
Rhabdomyolysis is a clinical syndrome resulting from skeletal muscle necrosis and the release of intracellular contents into circulation. Common causes in adults include trauma, excessive muscular activity, genetic disorders, infections, drugs/medications, and ischemic injury. Alcohol and drugs are associated with up to 80% of cases in adults. Clinical presentation includes muscle pain and weakness. Diagnosis is based on a significant elevation of creatine kinase levels in blood. Left untreated, rhabdomyolysis can lead to kidney injury or failure.
This document discusses concussions, including what they are, their causes and symptoms, treatment, and prevention. A concussion occurs when the brain collides with the skull, causing temporary loss of brain function but not being life-threatening. They are caused by hits to the head and affect thinking, physical, emotional, and sleep functions. High contact sports like football and hockey present greater risk. While not curable, concussions are treated with rest, and multiple concussions increase long term risks like CTE, which can cause depression, dementia and memory loss. Proper safety equipment and guidelines for return to play can help reduce risks.
Rhabdomyolysis is a condition characterized by the breakdown of muscle fibers which releases muscle fiber contents into the bloodstream. This can lead to kidney damage or failure. Causes include crush injuries, prolonged immobilization, infections, certain drugs, and toxins. The breakdown of muscle fibers leads to electrolyte abnormalities and an overload of breakdown products in the kidneys which can impair kidney function. Early treatment involves aggressive fluid resuscitation and monitoring for complications like hyperkalemia or renal failure. Outcomes depend on early recognition and intervention to prevent further kidney damage.
Schizophrenia is a psychotic disorder characterized by withdrawal from social interactions, disorganized perception and thought, and distorted reality. It involves splitting or disintegration of personality and symptoms like suspiciousness, fear, inability to trust senses or others' motives, and voices/smells. It has positive symptoms like hallucinations and delusions and negative symptoms like lack of motivation and social withdrawal. Schizophrenia is influenced by heredity, psychology, and socio-cultural factors. There are four main types: simple (apathy), hebephrenic (childishness), catatonic (underactivity), and paranoid (suspiciousness). Treatment involves chemotherapy, psychosocial approaches, and community support
Guillain-Barré syndrome is an autoimmune disorder where the immune system attacks the peripheral nervous system, causing muscle weakness and possible paralysis. It often follows a viral or bacterial infection. The body's immune system mistakenly attacks and destroys the myelin sheath surrounding nerves. This damages nerve impulses and causes muscle weakness. Symptoms include progressive muscle weakness, numbness, pain, and difficulty walking or breathing. It can range from mild to life-threatening. The cause is unknown but molecular mimicry between infectious agents and nerve tissues may play a role.
Peripheral neuropathy (PN) is damage to or disease affecting nerves, which may impair sensation, movement, gland or organ function, or other aspects of health, depending on the type of nerve affected
Management of MDD (based on Malaysia CPG, may 2007)snich
Major depressive disorder is a significant mental health problem characterized by depressed mood and loss of interest or pleasure that impairs functioning. While antidepressants help many patients, MDD often has a recurrent course. According to the document, MDD has a lifetime prevalence of 4.9-17.1% globally and 5.6% in Malaysia based on studies. Screening involves asking two questions regarding depressed mood and interest level. The DSM-5 criteria for diagnosing MDD include having five or more symptoms for at least two weeks. Treatment involves antidepressants in acute, continuation, and maintenance phases, along with psychotherapy and electroconvulsive therapy for treatment-resistant cases.
This document provides guidance on evaluating and diagnosing a patient presenting with polyarthritis. It outlines an approach involving assessing the site and distribution of pain, type of pain, associated features, duration and onset, risk factors, physical signs, differential diagnosis, and investigations. Key tests include radiographs, bloodwork including ESR/CRP, synovial fluid analysis, and serologic tests. Common arthritic conditions discussed include osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, gout, psoriatic arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, and systemic lupus erythematosus.
Rhabdomyolysis is a clinical syndrome resulting from skeletal muscle necrosis and the release of intracellular contents into circulation. Common causes in adults include trauma, excessive muscular activity, genetic disorders, infections, drugs/medications, and ischemic injury. Alcohol and drugs are associated with up to 80% of cases in adults. Clinical presentation includes muscle pain and weakness. Diagnosis is based on a significant elevation of creatine kinase levels in blood. Left untreated, rhabdomyolysis can lead to kidney injury or failure.
This document discusses concussions, including what they are, their causes and symptoms, treatment, and prevention. A concussion occurs when the brain collides with the skull, causing temporary loss of brain function but not being life-threatening. They are caused by hits to the head and affect thinking, physical, emotional, and sleep functions. High contact sports like football and hockey present greater risk. While not curable, concussions are treated with rest, and multiple concussions increase long term risks like CTE, which can cause depression, dementia and memory loss. Proper safety equipment and guidelines for return to play can help reduce risks.
Rhabdomyolysis is a condition characterized by the breakdown of muscle fibers which releases muscle fiber contents into the bloodstream. This can lead to kidney damage or failure. Causes include crush injuries, prolonged immobilization, infections, certain drugs, and toxins. The breakdown of muscle fibers leads to electrolyte abnormalities and an overload of breakdown products in the kidneys which can impair kidney function. Early treatment involves aggressive fluid resuscitation and monitoring for complications like hyperkalemia or renal failure. Outcomes depend on early recognition and intervention to prevent further kidney damage.
Schizophrenia is a psychotic disorder characterized by withdrawal from social interactions, disorganized perception and thought, and distorted reality. It involves splitting or disintegration of personality and symptoms like suspiciousness, fear, inability to trust senses or others' motives, and voices/smells. It has positive symptoms like hallucinations and delusions and negative symptoms like lack of motivation and social withdrawal. Schizophrenia is influenced by heredity, psychology, and socio-cultural factors. There are four main types: simple (apathy), hebephrenic (childishness), catatonic (underactivity), and paranoid (suspiciousness). Treatment involves chemotherapy, psychosocial approaches, and community support
Guillain-Barré syndrome is an autoimmune disorder where the immune system attacks the peripheral nervous system, causing muscle weakness and possible paralysis. It often follows a viral or bacterial infection. The body's immune system mistakenly attacks and destroys the myelin sheath surrounding nerves. This damages nerve impulses and causes muscle weakness. Symptoms include progressive muscle weakness, numbness, pain, and difficulty walking or breathing. It can range from mild to life-threatening. The cause is unknown but molecular mimicry between infectious agents and nerve tissues may play a role.
Peripheral neuropathy (PN) is damage to or disease affecting nerves, which may impair sensation, movement, gland or organ function, or other aspects of health, depending on the type of nerve affected
Management of MDD (based on Malaysia CPG, may 2007)snich
Major depressive disorder is a significant mental health problem characterized by depressed mood and loss of interest or pleasure that impairs functioning. While antidepressants help many patients, MDD often has a recurrent course. According to the document, MDD has a lifetime prevalence of 4.9-17.1% globally and 5.6% in Malaysia based on studies. Screening involves asking two questions regarding depressed mood and interest level. The DSM-5 criteria for diagnosing MDD include having five or more symptoms for at least two weeks. Treatment involves antidepressants in acute, continuation, and maintenance phases, along with psychotherapy and electroconvulsive therapy for treatment-resistant cases.
This document provides biographical information about Rachmat Gunadi Wachjudi in Indonesian. It includes his date and place of birth, his educational background obtaining degrees in general medicine and internal medicine, and his work in rheumatology. It lists his current position at Dr. Hasan Sadikin Hospital and his involvement in several professional organizations related to medicine and rheumatology.
Hyperhydrosis or excessive Sweating, a condition where body's cooling system producing more than normal amount of sweat.
Focal related to one area of body and General related to whole body.
Medical Condition ascribing to heavy sweating are obesity, HIV/AIDS? anxiety, stress, Diabetes,Hyperthyroidism, Menopause, Meditation.
If not treated, it is complicated by Nail Infection, warts, Bacteria Infection, Heat Rash Psychological Impact.
It is treated by natural remedies including Vinegar, Lemon, Green Tea and Black Tea, Antiperspirant Medication like Glycopyrolate, Iontophoresis, Botox, Laser.
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1. The patient is a 21-year-old male who presents with a 2.5 year history of difficulty urinating, 2 year history of lower back pain, and numbness and weakness in the lower limbs over the past 2 years.
2. On examination, the patient has reduced sensation in the saddle area and lower limbs, weakness in the right lower limb, and wasting of thigh and calf muscles on the right side.
3. Based on the history and examination findings, the patient likely has conus medullaris syndrome, with signs and symptoms consistent with spinal cord compression and dysfunction in the lower lumbar and sacral regions.
This document discusses post-stroke psychiatric disorders. It describes five frontosubcortical circuits that are involved in cognition, behavior and movement. Common post-stroke psychiatric conditions include depression, anxiety, apathy, psychosis and pathological laughing/crying. Lesion location can impact the type of psychiatric disorder, such as left anterior lesions increasing risk of depression. Treatment involves pharmacotherapy, such as antidepressants, and psychotherapy. Screening and ongoing monitoring of symptoms is important after a stroke to identify and manage post-stroke psychiatric complications.
This document provides an overview of peripheral neuropathy, including:
1) It defines peripheral neuropathy and outlines the anatomy of the peripheral nervous system.
2) It classifies peripheral neuropathies based on anatomy, nerve fiber diameter, and pathological basis.
3) It discusses the key differences between axonopathies and myelinopathies, including typical symptoms and prognosis.
A 16-year-old male presented with a 4-year history of occipital headaches and neck pain, as well as a 2-year history of loss of pain and temperature sensation in his left upper limb. Examination revealed absent biceps and supinator reflexes on the left side. MRI of the cervical spine showed Arnold-Chiari malformation type 1 with syringomyelia involving the cervical and thoracic spinal cord regions. The patient was diagnosed with syringomyelia associated with Arnold-Chiari malformation type 1.
The document discusses various fractures of the upper limb, including: pulled elbow in children, fractures of the proximal radius (head, neck), Monteggia and Galeazzi fractures involving the forearm bones and dislocations, fractures of both bones of the forearm, distal radius fractures including Colles' fracture, and scaphoid fractures. Treatment options depend on the type and location of the fracture, and may involve closed reduction, casting, external fixation, plating, or intramedullary nailing. Complications include nonunion, malunion, neurovascular injuries, and arthritis.
Hemorrhagic vs. Ischemic Stroke Prognosis_TPostrelTina Postrel
This document summarizes the prognosis and rehabilitation principles for ischemic and hemorrhagic strokes. It covers classifications of strokes, early and late prognosis for different types, risk factors affecting prognosis, evidence from studies on mortality and functional recovery, and rehabilitation guidelines. The key points are that hemorrhagic strokes generally have poorer early prognosis but better late prognosis compared to ischemic strokes, which have lower initial mortality but slower long-term functional recovery.
Mood disorders are characterized by episodes of depressed or manic mood. They are caused by biological, psychological, and social factors. Common types of mood disorders include major depressive disorder and dysthymic disorder, which involve emotional, cognitive, somatic, and behavioral symptoms. Treatment involves psychotherapy such as CBT, medication like SSRIs, or electroconvulsive therapy in severe cases. Mood disorders are highly prevalent and affect women more than men.
Frozen shoulder, also known as adhesive capsulitis, is an inflammation condition of the shoulder characterized by progressive pain and stiffness leading to loss of motion. It affects 2-5% of the population between ages 40-65, more commonly in women. The condition involves three stages - a freezing phase with pain and loss of motion, a frozen phase with more stiffness, and a thawing phase where motion gradually returns over 1-3 years. Diagnosis is based on the clinical presentation of pain and reduced range of motion on physical exam. Treatment involves physical therapy, injections, medications and possibly surgery if conservative treatments fail to provide relief after 4 months.
This document provides an overview of factitious disorder (also known as Munchausen syndrome). It discusses the epidemiology, etiology, clinical features, diagnosis, and treatment. Key points include:
- Factitious disorder involves deliberately producing or exaggerating physical or psychological symptoms to assume the sick role. It is done to gain emotional care and attention rather than for material gain.
- It can lead to significant health issues and mortality if not addressed. Patients tend to be white, middle-aged, with a history in healthcare occupations.
- Etiology may involve childhood abuse/neglect and using illness to recreate desired parental bonds. Biological factors are still unclear.
- Clinical features depend on if physical
This document discusses personality disorders as classified in the DSM-5. It focuses on paranoid personality disorder. Some key points:
- Personality disorders are grouped into 3 clusters (A, B, C) based on similar traits. Cluster A includes paranoid, schizoid, and schizotypal disorders.
- Paranoid personality disorder is characterized by pervasive suspiciousness and distrust of others. People with this disorder tend to interpret actions as threatening and attribute their own feelings to others.
- Treatment involves psychotherapy with a professional but not overly warm style. Group therapy can be useful but many cannot tolerate behavior therapy. Medication may help reduce anxiety and agitation in severe cases.
Guillain-Barré syndrome is an acute polyneuropathy that affects the peripheral nervous system, causing demyelination of nerve fibers which results in loss of neurotransmission to the periphery. It is an acute and potentially fatal disorder that more commonly affects males. Common causes include bacterial or viral infections. Symptoms include ascending paralysis, bulbar weakness, paresthesia, hypotonia, and areflexia. Treatment focuses on corticosteroids, immunoglobulins, antibiotics, and supportive care like plasmapheresis or mechanical ventilation.
The document discusses various injuries and conditions that can affect the elbow. It describes the anatomy of the elbow and then discusses fractures of the olecranon and radial head, which usually result from falls onto an outstretched hand. It also covers tendonopathies like lateral epicondylitis ("tennis elbow") and medial epicondylitis ("golfer's elbow"), which cause pain from inflammation and microtears of tendons. Other topics include biceps tears/ruptures, nerve compression like cubital tunnel syndrome, and various treatment options for these conditions ranging from splinting, anti-inflammatory medications, cortisone injections, surgery, and physical therapy.
This document discusses elderly depression, suicide risk, and treatment options. It notes that depression is a leading cause of disability worldwide. Late life depression prevalence is estimated at 1-3% of those aged 65 and older. Risk factors for late life depression include chronic illness, cognitive impairment, and lack of social support. Screening tools like the PHQ-9 and GDS can help assess depression severity. Treatment may include psychotherapy, pharmacotherapy, partial hospitalization, or inpatient care depending on symptom severity and suicide risk. Managing elderly depression requires considering medical comorbidities and choosing appropriate treatment.
Delirium is an acute mental status change characterized by abnormal and fluctuating attention and reduced ability to direct, focus, sustain, and shift attention. It impairs cognition. It has an acute onset, fluctuating course, and is often caused by a medical condition. The diagnosis involves assessing attention, awareness, cognition, and determining if it is caused by an underlying medical condition based on criteria in the DSM-V. Predisposing factors include older age, dementia, visual impairment and severity of illness. Precipitating factors include medications, physical restraints and infections. It is diagnosed using mental status exams and scales like the CAM.
Guillain-Barré syndrome is an autoimmune disorder that causes inflammation of the nerves. It is characterized by progressive weakness in the legs and arms, loss of reflexes, and ascending paralysis over 4 weeks or less. The disorder is usually preceded by a gastrointestinal or respiratory infection. Treatment involves supportive care and immunoglobulin therapy. Most patients recover, though some experience long-term weakness depending on the severity of symptoms.
DELIRIUM DR ANURAG KAUR BRAR.pptxIt talks about Delirium and its effects,caus...Vinod Kumar
Delirium is an acute decline in awareness and cognition, often involving perceptual disturbances, abnormal psychomotor behavior, and sleep-wake cycle impairment. It is characterized by impaired attention and global cognitive impairment, with abnormalities of mood, perception, and behavior. Delirium has a sudden onset, fluctuating course, and rapid improvement when the underlying cause is treated. It is a common and serious condition in medical settings that is often underrecognized and associated with increased mortality, longer hospital stays, and worse outcomes. Predisposing factors include older age, cognitive impairment, and certain medical conditions, while precipitating factors are often related to acute illness, medications, surgery, or other insults.
1. The document discusses various organic mental disorders including delirium, dementia, organic amnestic syndrome, and other organic disorders.
2. Delirium is characterized by acute onset of confusion and disorientation caused by a medical condition. Dementia is a chronic disorder marked by cognitive decline. Organic amnestic syndrome specifically involves memory impairment from organic causes.
3. Causes, clinical features, and management approaches are described for each disorder with a focus on identifying and treating underlying medical conditions.
This document provides biographical information about Rachmat Gunadi Wachjudi in Indonesian. It includes his date and place of birth, his educational background obtaining degrees in general medicine and internal medicine, and his work in rheumatology. It lists his current position at Dr. Hasan Sadikin Hospital and his involvement in several professional organizations related to medicine and rheumatology.
Hyperhydrosis or excessive Sweating, a condition where body's cooling system producing more than normal amount of sweat.
Focal related to one area of body and General related to whole body.
Medical Condition ascribing to heavy sweating are obesity, HIV/AIDS? anxiety, stress, Diabetes,Hyperthyroidism, Menopause, Meditation.
If not treated, it is complicated by Nail Infection, warts, Bacteria Infection, Heat Rash Psychological Impact.
It is treated by natural remedies including Vinegar, Lemon, Green Tea and Black Tea, Antiperspirant Medication like Glycopyrolate, Iontophoresis, Botox, Laser.
Call us regarding Hyperhydrosis Treatment-
Dr. Rajat Sachdeva
+919818894041,01142464041
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1. The patient is a 21-year-old male who presents with a 2.5 year history of difficulty urinating, 2 year history of lower back pain, and numbness and weakness in the lower limbs over the past 2 years.
2. On examination, the patient has reduced sensation in the saddle area and lower limbs, weakness in the right lower limb, and wasting of thigh and calf muscles on the right side.
3. Based on the history and examination findings, the patient likely has conus medullaris syndrome, with signs and symptoms consistent with spinal cord compression and dysfunction in the lower lumbar and sacral regions.
This document discusses post-stroke psychiatric disorders. It describes five frontosubcortical circuits that are involved in cognition, behavior and movement. Common post-stroke psychiatric conditions include depression, anxiety, apathy, psychosis and pathological laughing/crying. Lesion location can impact the type of psychiatric disorder, such as left anterior lesions increasing risk of depression. Treatment involves pharmacotherapy, such as antidepressants, and psychotherapy. Screening and ongoing monitoring of symptoms is important after a stroke to identify and manage post-stroke psychiatric complications.
This document provides an overview of peripheral neuropathy, including:
1) It defines peripheral neuropathy and outlines the anatomy of the peripheral nervous system.
2) It classifies peripheral neuropathies based on anatomy, nerve fiber diameter, and pathological basis.
3) It discusses the key differences between axonopathies and myelinopathies, including typical symptoms and prognosis.
A 16-year-old male presented with a 4-year history of occipital headaches and neck pain, as well as a 2-year history of loss of pain and temperature sensation in his left upper limb. Examination revealed absent biceps and supinator reflexes on the left side. MRI of the cervical spine showed Arnold-Chiari malformation type 1 with syringomyelia involving the cervical and thoracic spinal cord regions. The patient was diagnosed with syringomyelia associated with Arnold-Chiari malformation type 1.
The document discusses various fractures of the upper limb, including: pulled elbow in children, fractures of the proximal radius (head, neck), Monteggia and Galeazzi fractures involving the forearm bones and dislocations, fractures of both bones of the forearm, distal radius fractures including Colles' fracture, and scaphoid fractures. Treatment options depend on the type and location of the fracture, and may involve closed reduction, casting, external fixation, plating, or intramedullary nailing. Complications include nonunion, malunion, neurovascular injuries, and arthritis.
Hemorrhagic vs. Ischemic Stroke Prognosis_TPostrelTina Postrel
This document summarizes the prognosis and rehabilitation principles for ischemic and hemorrhagic strokes. It covers classifications of strokes, early and late prognosis for different types, risk factors affecting prognosis, evidence from studies on mortality and functional recovery, and rehabilitation guidelines. The key points are that hemorrhagic strokes generally have poorer early prognosis but better late prognosis compared to ischemic strokes, which have lower initial mortality but slower long-term functional recovery.
Mood disorders are characterized by episodes of depressed or manic mood. They are caused by biological, psychological, and social factors. Common types of mood disorders include major depressive disorder and dysthymic disorder, which involve emotional, cognitive, somatic, and behavioral symptoms. Treatment involves psychotherapy such as CBT, medication like SSRIs, or electroconvulsive therapy in severe cases. Mood disorders are highly prevalent and affect women more than men.
Frozen shoulder, also known as adhesive capsulitis, is an inflammation condition of the shoulder characterized by progressive pain and stiffness leading to loss of motion. It affects 2-5% of the population between ages 40-65, more commonly in women. The condition involves three stages - a freezing phase with pain and loss of motion, a frozen phase with more stiffness, and a thawing phase where motion gradually returns over 1-3 years. Diagnosis is based on the clinical presentation of pain and reduced range of motion on physical exam. Treatment involves physical therapy, injections, medications and possibly surgery if conservative treatments fail to provide relief after 4 months.
This document provides an overview of factitious disorder (also known as Munchausen syndrome). It discusses the epidemiology, etiology, clinical features, diagnosis, and treatment. Key points include:
- Factitious disorder involves deliberately producing or exaggerating physical or psychological symptoms to assume the sick role. It is done to gain emotional care and attention rather than for material gain.
- It can lead to significant health issues and mortality if not addressed. Patients tend to be white, middle-aged, with a history in healthcare occupations.
- Etiology may involve childhood abuse/neglect and using illness to recreate desired parental bonds. Biological factors are still unclear.
- Clinical features depend on if physical
This document discusses personality disorders as classified in the DSM-5. It focuses on paranoid personality disorder. Some key points:
- Personality disorders are grouped into 3 clusters (A, B, C) based on similar traits. Cluster A includes paranoid, schizoid, and schizotypal disorders.
- Paranoid personality disorder is characterized by pervasive suspiciousness and distrust of others. People with this disorder tend to interpret actions as threatening and attribute their own feelings to others.
- Treatment involves psychotherapy with a professional but not overly warm style. Group therapy can be useful but many cannot tolerate behavior therapy. Medication may help reduce anxiety and agitation in severe cases.
Guillain-Barré syndrome is an acute polyneuropathy that affects the peripheral nervous system, causing demyelination of nerve fibers which results in loss of neurotransmission to the periphery. It is an acute and potentially fatal disorder that more commonly affects males. Common causes include bacterial or viral infections. Symptoms include ascending paralysis, bulbar weakness, paresthesia, hypotonia, and areflexia. Treatment focuses on corticosteroids, immunoglobulins, antibiotics, and supportive care like plasmapheresis or mechanical ventilation.
The document discusses various injuries and conditions that can affect the elbow. It describes the anatomy of the elbow and then discusses fractures of the olecranon and radial head, which usually result from falls onto an outstretched hand. It also covers tendonopathies like lateral epicondylitis ("tennis elbow") and medial epicondylitis ("golfer's elbow"), which cause pain from inflammation and microtears of tendons. Other topics include biceps tears/ruptures, nerve compression like cubital tunnel syndrome, and various treatment options for these conditions ranging from splinting, anti-inflammatory medications, cortisone injections, surgery, and physical therapy.
This document discusses elderly depression, suicide risk, and treatment options. It notes that depression is a leading cause of disability worldwide. Late life depression prevalence is estimated at 1-3% of those aged 65 and older. Risk factors for late life depression include chronic illness, cognitive impairment, and lack of social support. Screening tools like the PHQ-9 and GDS can help assess depression severity. Treatment may include psychotherapy, pharmacotherapy, partial hospitalization, or inpatient care depending on symptom severity and suicide risk. Managing elderly depression requires considering medical comorbidities and choosing appropriate treatment.
Delirium is an acute mental status change characterized by abnormal and fluctuating attention and reduced ability to direct, focus, sustain, and shift attention. It impairs cognition. It has an acute onset, fluctuating course, and is often caused by a medical condition. The diagnosis involves assessing attention, awareness, cognition, and determining if it is caused by an underlying medical condition based on criteria in the DSM-V. Predisposing factors include older age, dementia, visual impairment and severity of illness. Precipitating factors include medications, physical restraints and infections. It is diagnosed using mental status exams and scales like the CAM.
Guillain-Barré syndrome is an autoimmune disorder that causes inflammation of the nerves. It is characterized by progressive weakness in the legs and arms, loss of reflexes, and ascending paralysis over 4 weeks or less. The disorder is usually preceded by a gastrointestinal or respiratory infection. Treatment involves supportive care and immunoglobulin therapy. Most patients recover, though some experience long-term weakness depending on the severity of symptoms.
DELIRIUM DR ANURAG KAUR BRAR.pptxIt talks about Delirium and its effects,caus...Vinod Kumar
Delirium is an acute decline in awareness and cognition, often involving perceptual disturbances, abnormal psychomotor behavior, and sleep-wake cycle impairment. It is characterized by impaired attention and global cognitive impairment, with abnormalities of mood, perception, and behavior. Delirium has a sudden onset, fluctuating course, and rapid improvement when the underlying cause is treated. It is a common and serious condition in medical settings that is often underrecognized and associated with increased mortality, longer hospital stays, and worse outcomes. Predisposing factors include older age, cognitive impairment, and certain medical conditions, while precipitating factors are often related to acute illness, medications, surgery, or other insults.
1. The document discusses various organic mental disorders including delirium, dementia, organic amnestic syndrome, and other organic disorders.
2. Delirium is characterized by acute onset of confusion and disorientation caused by a medical condition. Dementia is a chronic disorder marked by cognitive decline. Organic amnestic syndrome specifically involves memory impairment from organic causes.
3. Causes, clinical features, and management approaches are described for each disorder with a focus on identifying and treating underlying medical conditions.
This document summarizes various organic mental disorders including delirium, dementia, organic amnestic syndrome, and other organic mental disorders. It describes the key features and causes of delirium including acute onset, confusion, and underlying medical conditions. Dementia is defined as a chronic mental disorder characterized by intellectual impairment and memory loss over 6 months. Alzheimer's disease and multi-infarct dementia are described as the most common causes. Organic amnestic syndrome is characterized primarily by memory impairment due to thiamine deficiency in alcoholics. Other organic mental disorders include organic hallucinosis, catatonia, delusions, and mood/anxiety disorders caused by underlying medical conditions.
An 81-year-old man was admitted to the hospital with confusion and a fever. He was diagnosed with a urinary tract infection. After 6 hours in the hospital, he became combative, agitated and confused.
The document discusses delirium, including risk factors like advanced age and medical illness. It defines delirium as a transient, acute disorder of cognition seen in hospitalized elderly patients. Symptoms include inattention, disorientation and fluctuating mental status. Potential causes are investigated to classify the type of delirium.
The document discusses delirium, a condition of severe confusion caused by changes in brain function that is usually reversible and caused by a treatable physical illness, examining who is at risk, signs and symptoms, causes such as medications and medical conditions, assessments for determining the cause, and pharmacological and environmental interventions for treatment.
This document discusses delirium in the ICU, including its definition, categorization, causes, risk factors, diagnosis, monitoring, and treatment approaches. Delirium is an acute confusional state that can fluctuate between hyperactive, hypoactive, and mixed types. It is associated with worse outcomes for ICU patients and increases costs. Risk factors include older age, severity of illness, benzodiazepines use, and infection. Diagnosis involves tools like the ICDSC and CAM-ICU. Treatment focuses on both non-pharmacological measures and pharmacological interventions like haloperidol or atypical antipsychotics.
The document discusses common symptoms experienced by hospice and palliative care patients and interventions for those symptoms. It covers symptoms such as pain, nausea, vomiting, constipation, lack of appetite, difficulty swallowing, cough, shortness of breath, confusion, seizures, itching, swelling, bleeding, and bowel obstruction. For each symptom, it identifies potential causes and recommends non-pharmacological and pharmacological interventions, as well as education for patients and families. The goal is to improve comfort through a holistic approach focusing on physical, psychological, social and spiritual needs.
This document provides information on various cognitive disorders including delirium, dementia, and amnestic disorders. It describes the epidemiology, etiology, clinical features, evaluation, differential diagnosis, course and prognosis, and treatment of each disorder. Delirium is characterized by impaired consciousness and cognitive function and is often caused by medical conditions or substances. Dementia involves cognitive decline from previous levels of function and can be caused by conditions like Alzheimer's or strokes. Amnestic disorders primarily involve memory impairment that interferes with daily life. The diagnosis and treatment of each depends on identifying and addressing the underlying cause.
Delirium is an acute organic mental state characterized by confusion, changes in consciousness, disturbances in attention, orientation, memory and perception. It affects 15-50% of hospitalized older adults and is more common in older people, though it can occur at any age. Delirium has many potential causes including infection, metabolic disturbances, vitamin deficiencies, endocrine disorders, drugs, alcohol withdrawal and surgery. Symptoms include altered consciousness, memory impairment, disorientation and fluctuating levels of attention and cognition. Treatment focuses on treating the underlying cause, managing symptoms, and preventing complications which can include prolonged functional impairment or progression to coma. Prognosis is generally good with delirium often lasting about a week and full recovery being common
Alteration of consciousness can result from diminished alertness due to widespread brain abnormalities or reduced activity of the reticular activating system. Confusion is characterized by impaired attention/concentration and disorientation, while delirium involves additional symptoms like agitation, hallucinations, and convulsions. Levels of consciousness range from alert to comatose. Confusion can be caused by medical/surgical diseases, infections, drugs, or nervous system disorders and is evaluated through history, exam focusing on attentiveness/orientation, and controlling underlying illnesses. The Glasgow Coma Scale assesses eye, motor, and verbal responses to determine coma depth.
Alteration of consciousness can result from diminished alertness due to widespread brain abnormalities or reduced activity of the reticular activating system. Confusion is characterized by impaired attention/concentration and disorientation, while delirium involves additional symptoms like agitation, hallucinations, and convulsions. Levels of consciousness range from alert to comatose. Confusion can be caused by medical/surgical diseases, infections, drugs, or nervous system disorders and is evaluated based on history, exam focusing on attentiveness/orientation, and aim to control underlying illness. The Glasgow Coma Scale assesses eye, motor, and verbal responses to determine coma depth.
Alteration of consciousness can result from diminished alertness due to widespread brain abnormalities or reduced activity of the reticular activating system. Confusion is characterized by impaired attention/concentration and disorientation, while delirium involves additional symptoms like agitation, hallucinations, and convulsions. Levels of consciousness range from alert to comatose. Confusion can be caused by medical/surgical diseases, infections, drugs, or nervous system disorders and is evaluated through history, exam focusing on attentiveness/orientation, and controlling underlying illnesses. The Glasgow Coma Scale assesses eye, motor, and verbal responses to determine coma depth.
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Prakash B Neuro Delirium Depression Dementia
1. DELIRIOUS / DEMENTED / DEPRESSED ?
B.PRAKASH
CONSULTANT NEUROLOGIST
Kovai Medical Center and Hospital
Kasturi Neuro Diagnostic Centre
89-A, East Lokamanya Street
RS Puram, Coimbatore
2. Delirium, Dementia & Depression
All the three illnesses present with Confusional state
Three most common mental health conditions among ELDERLY
Complex and multi-faceted (Unrecognized and untreated)
There may be initial difficulties in diagnosing.
Correct Diagnosis can be sorted out by experienced physician
Once differentiated, the evaluation and Mx are easier
Either One illness may overlap with other (Dementia may have Delirium)
Or Initial presentation of one may be like another (Dem present like Dep)
Or All the three may be present in the same patient
3. 1. DELIRIUM
3. DEMENTIA2. DEPRESSION
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5. DELIRIUM – INTRODUCTIONAcute confusional state / Toxic-metabolic encephalopathy/ Organic brain syndrome / ICU or Post op psychosis
Deficits in attention
Acute Confusional State
↓Comprehension, Coherence & Capacity to reason
Change in cognition
› Memory, Language, Orientation
Disturbed level of consciousness
Perceptual disturbance
› Hallucinations/ Delusions
Visuo-spatial deficits / Apraxia
Word-finding deficits
Develops rapidly and fluctuates
Usually caused by a medical illness
Somnolence (Hepatic, Uremic, Drugs)
Agitation (Alcohol withdrawal)
6. DELIRIUM - INCIDENCE
Nursing homes : 25%
Nursing home Elderly (>75Yrs) : 60%
Ward In- patients : 18 to 64%
Ward IP Elderly : 10 - 30%
Post-operative : > 50%
Elderly in ICU : 75 - 80 %
Pts at end of life : 50 - 80%
7. DELERIUM - RISK FACTORS
AT HOME RISKS
Old age ( > 65)
Baseline cognitive dysfunction
Sensory deprivation
› Hearing and visual impairment
Poor overall health
Immobility
Malnutrition
Underlying medical or neurologic illness.
HOSPITALISATION RISKS
Catheterization
Restraints
Sleep deprivation
Three or more new medications
Inhalational anaesthetics
Procedures CABG
↓/↑ Treatment of Post Op pain
13. CAUSES OF DELIRIUM
D Drugs
E Eyes, ears, and other sensory deficits
L Low O2 states (e.g. heart attack, stroke, and pulmonary embolism)
I Infection
R Retention (of urine or stool)
I Ictal state
U Under - hydration / Under - nutrition
M Metabolic causes (DM, Post-operative state, sodium abnormalities)
15. DELIRIUM : SYMPTOMS
Disorganized thinking
Disorientation to time and place
Reduced level of attention
(drowsiness)
› Pt may fall asleep during an interview
↑/ ↓Psychomotor activity
› Apathy may be mistaken for depression
› Increased agitation
Disturbances in sleep cycle
Perceptual disturbances
› Hallucinations / Delusions
Mood & Affect changes
Sun-downing (“late-day confusion”)
› Confusion / Agitation get worse in eve’g
Autonomic disturbance
16. DELIRIUM - PATHOGENESIS
Ach Deficiency / Dopamine Excess
Widespread disturbances in cortical and subcortical structures
Diffuse localization
› Brainstem, Thalamus, Prefrontal Cortex, And Parietal Lobes
Focal lesions
› Right Parietal and Medial Dorsal Thalamic lesions
17. TYPES OF DELIRIUM
HYPERACTIVE :
Psychomotor agitation, Increased arousal
Hallucination, delusions, Severe Autonomic instability
HYPOACTIVE :
Quiet, Withdrawal, Lethargy
Reduced arousal, Apathy, psychomotor slowing
MIXED:
Characteristics of both hyperactive and hypoactive delirium
The hypoactive form is frequently overlooked as pt present with less problematic behavioral symptoms
18. DELIRIUM- DIAGNOSTIC ALGORITHM
CONFUSION ASSESSMENT METHOD (CAM)
Feature 1. Acute onset and fluctuating course
a. Is there any ACUTE CHANGE in mental status?
b. Did the behavior FLUCTUATE during the day ?
(TIME)
c. Did it increase and decrease in severity ?
(SEVERITY)
Feature 2. Inattention
a. Difficulty in KEEPING TRACK of what was being
said ?
b. Is the pt being easily DISTRACTIBLE ? (ACTIVE)
Feature 3. Disorganized thinking
a. Is there any rambling or IRRELEVANT CONVERSATION ?
b. Does he have unclear or ILLOGICAL FLOW OF IDEAS ?
c. Is he UNPREDICTABLY SWITCHING the subject ?
Feature 4. Altered level of consciousness
Level of consciousness: apart from normal alertness
a. Vigilant ( Hyper-alert)
b. Lethargic (Drowsy / Easily aroused)
c. Stupor (Difficult to arouse)
d. Coma (Un-arousable)
1 + 2 + [3 (or) 4]
19. DELIRIUM- CLINICAL EVAL’N
CLINICAL HISTORY (ATTENDER)
Baseline cognitive function
Onset / Course of present illness
Hallucn / Delution, HT/DM/COPD/↓↑Thy
Symptoms of Organ failure / Infection
History of illicit Drug use / Current Medn
HI/ Seiz / Vomiting / Headache / LOC
Dogbite / Vaccin / Rash / Fever / Trauma
Addiction / Malignancy / EMC / HZ
Covid contact / Infection / Fractures
Family Hx Dementia / Psy illnesses
Scorpion or other bites / Failed Suicide attpt
PHYSICAL EXAMINATION (POSSIBLE)
GPE : PICCLE / Tender sites/ Nutrition
Vitals : Pulse, BP, RR, SpO2, Wt,
Organomegaly / Cirrhosis / Card Resp
HMF (Imp : Attn, Orietn, Cogn, Memory)
Neck stiffness / Muscle tone
Papilledema / Lower Cr N deficit
Limb weakness / Ataxia / Dehyd’n
DTR /Plantar/ Curled posture/ Jaw clench
Exam of Skull & Spine
Tremors – Fine / WFT / Rest -Pill Rolling
21. MANAGEMENT OF DELIRIUM
Find the cause(s) & Appropriate treatment
Usually multifactorial
Look for medication toxicity & Antidote
Re-orient patient (Clock , Calender)
Quiet, unstimulating environment (Sleep cycle)
Antipsychotic medications for agitation
Benzodiazepines often makes delirium worse
1:1 observation/restraints only when needed
Freq Family member visit
22. DELERIUM - MORBIDITY AND MORTALITY
Patients with an in-hospital episode of delirium
› Tend to go for longer length of stay
› More likely to be discharged to a nursing home
› More likely to have repeated episodes of delirium
› Fivefold higher mortality rate
› 1 year mortality rate is 35-40 percent
23. DELIRIUM IN COVID -Julie Helms et al.,
140 Covid pts @ Strasbourg University Hospital (Median age 62 )
118 (84.3%) developed a delirium with cognition disturbances.
88 (69.3%) presented an unexpected state of agitation despite sedation
17/28 (60.7%) showed abnormalities in MRI
All 42 EEGs revealed unspecific diffuse, bifrontal, slow activity.
18/28 CSF exam : inflam responses/ oligoclonal bands /elevated IL-6.
CSF RT-PCR SARS-CoV-2 was positive in one patient
The delirium /neu symtoms were responsible for longer ventilation
Could be secondary to systemic inflammatory reaction to SARS-CoV-2.
25. DEPRESSION - INTRODUCTION
Persistent feeling of sadness and hopelessness
Loss interest in activities once enjoyed
Dx is easy when present with sadness
Can also present with
› Cognitive impairment
› Physical symptom ( chronic pain , digestive issues)
May manifest as irritability in older adults
Symptoms must be present for at least two weeks
26. DEPRESSION - EPIDEMIOLOGY
Depression is one of the leading causes of disability
1-year prevalence : 2.7% to 10.3%
Lifetime cumulative incidence : 16.2% to 17.1%
Suicide thought in depressed : 26.9%
High risk : Women, singles, Low socio-economic status
Higher prevalence rate : American Indians, Native Alaskans
Lower prevalence rate : Asian, African Americans
Co- Occurrence with other psychiatric disorders:
› Anxiety (59.2%), Substance abuse disorder (24%), Impulse control disorder (30%)
› Anorexia nervosa, Bulimia nervosa, Borderline personality disorder
Medical Illness and
↑aging (20%) lead to ↑
risks of depression
27. SADNESS VS DEPRESSION
SADNESS DEPRESSION
Trigger By a specific person or event No such trigger is needed
Situation related emotion
Usual emotion; loss of a job, end of a
relationship or death of a loved one
Reasons present to be happy; but
loses the ability to experience joy
Previously enjoyed: TV, food In spite of sadness they can enjoy No longer interesting or pleasurable
Motivation, sleep, desire to eat Normal Will not do
Something said or did early
Might feel regret : won’t experience
any permanent sense of worthlessness
Worthlessness or guilt self-
diminishing, negative thoughts
Self-harm and suicidal inclinations No
Self-harm, death, or suicide, or have
a suicide plan expressed.
Extreme sadness is not Depression
28. DEPRESSION – RISK FACTORS
Adverse life events :
› Early childhood trauma
› Adverse or negative life events
› Personality traits
Substance abuse
Physical illness
Prolonged grief
Cultural differences in social
interaction styles
GENETIC RISKS
Heritability : 37 %.
First-degree relatives : 2-4 fold
5-HTTLPR [SLC6A4] :
› Short allele variant of the
serotonin transporter gene
29. UNDERDIAGNOSIS
Somatic rather than mood complaints
Belief that depression is a natural reaction
Stigma of psychiatric diagnosis
Nonspecific symptoms
Overlap with medical illness
Time limitations in primary care
NEW SPECIFIERS DSM-5
Present with Manic symptoms
Present with Anxious state
› Affect Tt, Response to Tt & Prog
30. DEPRESSION DSM-5 DIAGNOSTIC CRITERIA
1. Depressed mood most of the day, nearly every day.
2. Diminished interest or pleasure in all activities most of the day, nearly every day.
3. Significant ↓/↑weight, or ↓/↑ in appetite nearly every day.
4. A slowing down of thought and a reduction of physical movement (objective)
5. Fatigue or loss of energy nearly every day.
6. Feelings of worthlessness or excessive or inappropriate guilt nearly every day.
7. Diminished ability to think or concentrate, or indecisiveness, nearly every day.
8. Recurrent thoughts of death, suicidal ideation ± a plan, or a suicide attempt
5 or > 5 symptoms during the same 2-weeks / One of the symptoms should be (1) or (2)
31. DEPRESSION: PHYSICAL SYMPTOMS
Unusual appetite with weight loss or weight gain.
Unusual sleep
› Difficulty falling asleep
› Frequent awakenings / Early morning awakening.
Fatigue or loss of energy.
Psychomotor retardation or agitation.
Symptoms may be expressed as cultural metaphors such as:
› Heavy heart, Self esteem problems
› Lack of balance or harmony, Just a “normal part of life”
32. COGNITIVE / MEDICAL SYMPTOMS
COGNITIVE SYMPTOM
Unusual self-reproach
Inappropriate guilt
Unusual poor concentration
Thoughts of death or suicide
MEDICAL SYMPTOMS
Prevalence in medical OP : 20%
< 50% of depressed are ∆ ed
Cushing’s / Addison’s
Hypo / Hyper-thyroidism
Huntington’s / Parkinson’s
Must be distinguished from
› Dementia, Delirium, Subs Abuse
33. DEPRESSION - NATIVE AMERICANS
DSM-IV criteria may not be applicable:
› Vast differences in tribal beliefs about mental illness
› Cultural labeling of emotions /Conceptual language differences
Modifications to DSM-IV
› Shorten threshold for duration of sad mood (2 1 week)
› Assess the presence of chronic and major depression
› Clarify date of onset if associated with alcoholism
› Assess the content and impact of auditory hallucinations
35. RATING SCALES IN EVALUATION OF DEPRESSION
Self-Report Scales
Beck Depression Inventory-II (BDI-II) Beck Hopelessness Scale (BHS)
Zung Self-Rating Depression Scale Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9)
Patient Health Questionnaire-2 (PHQ-2) Center for Epidem Studies Depression Scale (CESD-R)
Major Depression Inventory (MDI) Inventory of Depressive Symptoms (IDS)
Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS) Quick Inventory of Depressive Symptoms (QIDS-16)
Clinically Useful Depression Outcome Scale (CUDOS)
Researcher-Rated and Clinician-Rated Scales
Hamilton Depression Rating Scale (HAM-D) Montgomery-)sberg Depression Rating Scale (MADRS)
Raskin Depression Rating Scale Inventory of Depressive Symptoms (IDS)
Specific Population Scales
Geriatric Depression Scale (GDS) Kutcher Adolescent Depression Scale (KADS)
Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale (EPDS)
36.
37. CLINICAL FEATURES OF DEPRESSION
Depressed mood
Diminished interest
Decreased pleasure (anhedonia)
Significant weight loss / gain
Insomnia / hypersomnia
Irritability
Brooding (engaged in deep thought)
Obsessive rumination (rptd thought)
Psychomotor retardation or agitation
Anxiety / Phobias
Worry / Pain
Fatigue, loss of energy
Feelings of worthlessness, guilt
Diminished concentration
Indecisiveness ( lack of firmness)
Suicidal ideation
38.
39. ILLNESSES CONTRIBUTING TO DEPRESSION
MEDICAL FACTORS
Anorexia : GI illness, cancer, chemo
Weight loss : ↑Thy, DM, Malabsp’n
Insomnia : OSA, Sleep MC
Early morning awakening
Delirium / Anxiety / Mania / CFS
Pain / ↑Parathy / Cushing
PSYCHOLOGICAL FACTORS
Death and dying
Disfigurement / Disability
Loss of role
Family conflict
Lifelong issues
CANCER
50% of cancer pts
Uncontrolled pain
Brain metastases
Death and Dying Young
Disability and independence
Disfigurement
Chemotherapy
Steroids / Interferon
CARDIAC ILLNESS
20% of CAD / post MI
40. ILLNESSES CONTRIBUTING TO DEPRESSION
STROKE
Not merely 2° to Neu disability
30-50% of CVA / Half - Major dep
High-risk period :1st 2 years
Common with left anterior lesions
Assd higher morbidity
Antidepressant helps
NEU DISEASES
Parkinson’s
Huntington’s
Multiple sclerosis
ALS
Epilepsy
AIDS
DRUGS
Reserpine/
Methyldopa
Inderal
OCP
Corticosteroids
BZD /Alcohol
Opioids /Opiate
Cocaine withdrawal
41. NEUROIMAGING IN DEPRESSION
Reduced brain volume
› Frontal , orbitofrontal cortex, cingulate cortex, hippocampus, and striatum
Pituitary enlargement
White matter hyperintensities
Decreased PET, and SPECT activity Left prefrontal cortex
45. PSYCHOTHERAPY
As mono-therapy in
› Mild to moderate depressive disorder
Psycho-therapy + Pharmaco -therapy
› More beneficial
Others
› Cognitive- behavioural Therapy Interpersonal Psychotherapy
› Psychodynamic Psychotherapy Problem-solving Therapy
› Marital And Family Therapy Group Therapy
46. PSYCHOSOCIAL TREATMENTS
Supportive psychotherapy
Clarification
Fight stigma
Family issues
Substance abuse rehab
Optimize level of care
Home health aides
Meals on wheels
Adult Day Health Care
Partial Hospitalization
47. ALTERNATIVE TREATMENTS
BECOMING POPULAR
Folate, Ω-3 FA, s-adenosyl-l-methionine, St john’s wort, Light therapy and Acupuncture
› Modest evidence for antidepressant efficacy
› Require further study
Novel hormone and peptide treatment strategies
› Hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis augmentation
› Tri-iodo thyronine/ Testosterone/ Gonadal hormones
48. DEPRESSION : OUTCOME
Lead to Social isolation, Malnutrition, Slowed recovery from medical conditions
Depression with co-morbids / in elderly can lead to increased mortality
The most troubling outcomes of depression is suicide
Single, white, elderly males have the highest rate of suicide
Elderly > 85 : Higher Suicide (21/10,000 people)
Males more likely to succeed than female
49. MORBIDITY AND MORTALITY
Depression signficantly increases morbidity and mortality
Increased risk of MI, angioplasty, and death following cardiac cath
Independent risk factor for mortality post-MI
Increased mortality post-CVA
Similar results in dialysis, cancer, and general acute illness
Possible neuroendocrine mind-body connection
50. DEPRESSION AND COVID
Am I depressed or Covid fatigued?
Covid causes Depression
Lonliness of Covid aggravates depression
Suicidal ideations if a depressed pts get quarantined
Depression Symptoms 3 Times Higher during Covid
› 8.5 percent before COVID to 27.8 percent during Covid.
51.
52. DEMENTIA - DEFINITION
Dementia is an acquired loss of multiple cognitive domains which is chronic
and progressive, sufficiently severe to affect social or occupational function
FEATURES OF DEMENTIA
Memory dysfunction + One additional cognitive deficit
Aphasia, Apraxia, Agnosia, or Executive Dysfunction
Difficulty in abstract thinking, Loss of judgment
Decline from prior level of function
Impaired ADL
53. DEMENTIA - RISK FACTORS
Aging
› 10% of > 65 years and 50% of > 85 years.
Non-modifiable risk factors
› Female sex, Black race, Hispanic ethnicity,
Genetic factors
› Apolipoprotein e (apo-e) gene
Modifiable risk factors
› Hypertension, Diabetes, Diet, Limited cognitive, physical, social activities
54. DEMENTIA AND MILD COGNITIVE IMPAIRMENT
DEMENTIA
The loss of cognitive abilities
Several cognitive domains
Memory + 1 other
Language, Visuospatial, Executive
+
Decline from the prior level of function
+
Impaired daily functional abilities
- Social, Occupational, Self-care
MILD COGNITIVE IMPAIRMENT
The loss of cognitive abilities
Demonstrable on cognitive testing
Amnestic or Non- amnestic MCI
Single or Multi-domain MCI
+
Not sufficient to impair
Functional abilities or
Independence
Criteria for dementia are not met
55. 10 WARNING SIGNS OF DEMENTIA
1. Misplacing things
2. Diff in performing familiar tasks
3. Disorientation to time and place
4. Memory loss
5. Poor judgment / Calculation
6. Mood or behavior Changes
7. Loss of initiative
8. Problems with abstract thinking
9. Personality Changes
10. Language Problems
56. COMMON CAUSES OF DEMENTIA
Treatable Dementia
› Drug related dementias
› Depression
› CNS infection
› Trauma / SDH
› Hydrocephalus / NPH
› Vit Deficiencies
› Tumor related
› Metabolic disorders
Progressive Dementia
› Alzhiemer Disease > 65%
› Vascular Dementia >17%
› Pick’s disease
› Lewy Body Disease
› Parkinsons Disease / PSP
› Huntington’s disease
› AIDS
› Combination of Alz & Vas
57. DEMENTIA – CLINICAL EVALUATION
History:
› Cognitive decline (>2) and impairment in daily activities
› Interview caregiver and patient together and separately
› Clinical course / ADL / Premorbid level of function
MMSE: to show impairments in
› Screening questionnaire Neuro Psychological testing
HMF Evaluation
› Memory, Language, Attention, Visuospatial Cognition, Executive Function, and Mood
Neurological and Physical examination
› Etiology
58. MMSE FOR QUICK & RE EVALUATION
Orientation to time
Orientation to place
Registration
Attention & Calculation
Recall
Language
5 points
5 points
3 points
5 points
3 points
9 points
62. CORTICAL VS SUBCORTICAL
DEMENTIACHARACTERISTICS CORTICAL SUBCORTICAL
MEMORY Severe, Recall and recogn’n
affected
Forgetfulness, Recognition better
than recall
LANGUAGE Aphasia N/ mild dysarthria
VISUOSPATIAL PERCEPTUAL ABILITY Impaired Impaired
COGNITIVE PROCESSING Normal Slowed / Bradyphrenia
FRONTAL EXECUTIVE ABILITY Preserved in early stages Impaired from onset
PERSONALITY Preserved till late Apathetic, Inert
MOTOR SPEED Normal Slowed
POSTURE AND GAIT Normal Abnormal
63. VASCULAR DEMENTIA
Risk factors:
› HTN, DM, Dyslip, smoking
Stepwise deterioration
Preserved personality
Multiple or single large infarct
Lacunar state: BG, Thal, IC
Psychomotor slowing (Subcortical)
Binswanger’s Disease:
› Ischemia frontal white matter
› Preserved visuospatial functions
No specific treatment
› Quit smoking
› Control BP
Anti- Platelets
64. FRONTOTEMPORAL DEMENTIA
Degeneration
› Frontal & temporal lobes
Prior to cognitive dysfn
› Apathy, Disinhibited personality
Selective Impairment of
› Executive functions and Naming
Preserved
› Visuo-spatial skills
Misdiagnosed as
› Depression, Mania
Subtypes
› Pick’s disease, dementia of ALS.
Decreased metabolism
› Frontal and temporal lobes
Decreased serotonin
Familial type
› Mutations in tau gene on chr 17
65. ALCOHOL RELATED DEMENTIA
Prevalence : 6-25% (elderly alcoholics)
Termed Korsakoff’s dementia
Overlaps with AD
Associated with peripheral neuropathy
Speech functions often preserved
Confabulatory
Relatively subtle to diagnose
68. Progressive deterioration of previously acquired intellectsImpairment in
› Thinking / Remembering / Reasoning / Social and occupational functioning
› Gradual onset, variable rate of progression
Described by German Psychiatrist Alois Alzhiemer on 3/11/1906 (114Yrs)
Symptoms:
› Forget recent events / difficulty performing familiar tasks
› Confusion / Personality and behavioral changes
› Communication difficulties / Impaired judgment
› In late stages, pt unable to care for him or herself.
WHAT IS ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE ?
69. ALZHEIMER’S - EPIDEMIOLOGY
Not a normal part of aging
› Prevalence increases with age.
Risk doubles every 5 years after age 65
› 65-74: 2% / 75-84: 19% / > 85yrs: 47%
6th leading cause of death (One Alz / 71 sec)
The costs > $148 billion each year.
71. RISK FACTORS
Age related NOT age determined
› Many people > 80,90 have no cog deficits
› Accd aging (progeria) do not develop AD
Family History
› 1st degree relative 4 fold risk
› Early onset AD (< 60 yrs) 1° rel with AD
Females
› Due to hormones, Environments, Education
› Not to the proportion
Infection
Lower educational state
› Not creating mental threshold
› Not very significant
Head Injury
› Probably not a risk
› Dementia pugilistica
Inflammation
› Use of NSAID
› Astrocyte/ Microglia -IL1
› Soluble βAP Insoluble amyloid
(Neurotoxic)
Chromosome 14 & 1
Aluminum Toxicity
72. LOWER RISK OF AD
Higher levels of education
Moderate levels of daily wine consumption
Higher levels of fish in the diet
Differences in the prevalence of AD among population groups worldwide suggest
› yet undisclosed genetic or environmental effects
73. ALZHEIMER’S Vs AGING MEMORY DECLINE
Activity Alzheimer’s Disease
Age-associated Memory
Problems
Forgets Whole experiences Parts of an experience
Remembers later Rarely Often
Can follow written or
spoken directions
Gradually unable Usually able
Can use notes Gradually unable Usually able
Can care for self Gradually unable Usually able
74. PSYCHIATRIC ASPECTS OF DEMENTIA
Agitation
Wandering
Pacing (Walking to and fro)
Insomnia
Hoarding (distress at the thought of getting rid of the items)
Catastrophic reactions
Capgras’ syndrome (a close person has been replaced by a
duplicate)
Psychosis
Depression
Anxiety
Aphasia
Agnosia
Apraxia
Deficits in abstract thinking
75. • The brain has 100 billion neurons, and 100 trillion
synapses.
• To stay healthy,
• Neurons must communicate
• Carry out metabolism
• Repair themselves
• Alzheimer’s Disease disrupts all three of these
essential functions
INSIDE THE HUMAN BRAIN
75
76. ALZHEIMER’S - NEUROSCIENCE
Amyloid plaques (Extraneuronal)
Neurofibrillary tangles and tau protein (Intraneuronal)
Loss of cholinergic innervation (Nucleus Basalis of Meynert)
Cerebral atrophy (nonspeciific)
Decreased perfusion and metabolism in temporoparietal cortex and hippocampus
Deficits may predate cognitive impairment
Abnormal extraneuronal processing of b-amyloid precursor protein
› (b-APP) to 42- a.a. instead of 40-a.a. fragment
Familial AD - single-point mutations in b-APP
Presenilins (chromosome 14 and 1) may be b-APP secretases
Apolipoprotein E4 - risk factor for sporadic AD.
Subtle deficits in younger life - decreased “idea density”
77. ALZHEIMER’S: ASSESSMENT
Tools for staging of Alzheimers dementia:
› Global Deterioration Scale
› Brief Cognitive Rating Scale
› Functional Assessment Staging Tool
Tool cognitive strength
› Mini Mental Status Exam (MMSE)
Other cognitive tests:
› Clock test, SLUMS exam, Brief Portable Mental Status Questionnaire.
Clinical diagnosis by ruling out other causes
Absolute method for diagnosis : autopsy
78. RULE OUTS FOR ALZHEIMER’S DEMENTIA
TESTS RATIONALE – rule out…
Urinalysis
Kidney dysfunction, toxic
encephalopathy
CBC, ESR, ELECTROLYTE Anemia, electrolyte imbalance
RFT, LFT Liver dysfunction
TFT Thyroid dysfunction
Serum B12 Vitamin deficiency
Syphilis serology Syphilis
HIV test AIDS dementia
Neuroimaging studies: CT or MRI
Tumor, SDH, abscess, stroke, or
hydrocephalus
79. STAGES OF ALZHEIMER’S
Alzheimer’s disease has recognizable stages:
1. No cognitive impairment
2. Very mild decline
3. Mild cognitive decline
4. Moderate cognitive decline
5. Moderately severe cognitive decline
6. Severe cognitive decline
7. Very severe cognitive decline
80. ALZHEIMER’S - TREATMENT
Cholinergic
Donepezil 5 mg 10 mg
› Modest but consistent effect
› Useful in all stages of AD
› No effect on MMSE
› ADLs, memory, attention &
neuropsychiatric symptoms improve
Rivastigmine is similar drug
Memantine
Neuro- protective
Antioxidants (Vitamin E, L-Deprenyl)
Anti-inflammatories
Inhibitors of secretases
Vaccines against b-amyloid
81. CLINICAL FEATURES
Impairment of delayed recall
Inability to retrieve information
acquired in the past
Gradual impairment of short &
long term memory
› Misidentifying family member
Later
› Apraxia (Inability to perform learned
movements on command )
› Visuo spatial disorientation
› Aphasia
› Anosognosia (Deny having any
abnormalities)
› Depression
› May become aggressive
81
82. TYPICAL CLINICAL SYNDROME OF AD
1. Amnestic type of memory defect
› Difficulty learning and recalling new
information
2. Progressive language disorder
› Beginning with anomia and progressing to
fluent aphasia
3. Disturbances of visuospatial skills
› Manifested by environmental disorientation
and
› Difficulty copying figures in the course of
mental status examination
4. There are usually deficits in executive
function
› Planning
› Insight
› Judgment
5. The patient is typically unaware of
memory or cognitive compromise.
6. All cognitive deficits progressively
worsen.
83. Pathology
Atrophic brain
Cerebrum
Hippocampus
Histology
Senile plaques (Amyloid)
Neuro fibrillary tangles
Neuro transmitter abn
Cholinergic transmission
NA
5HT
Glutamate
Sub P
83
84. The Hallmarks of AD : Plaques and Tangles
Brain with AD have an abundance of these two abnormal structures
An actual AD plaque An actual AD tangle
1. Beta-amyloid plaques, which are dense deposits of protein and cellular material that
accumulate outside and around nerve cells
2. Neurofibrillary tangles, which are twisted fibers that build up inside the nerve cell
ALZEIMER’S DISEASE AND THE BRAIN
85. 85/3
0
Neurofibrillary tangles
Senile plaque
Accumuln of β-Amyloid P
Selective neuronal & synaptic loss
Hirano Bodies
Gen. Astrocytosis
Neuropil threads
Granulovasc. Degn.
Assn area & limbic structure
involvement
Degn. of subcort N & projc’ns
› Basal FB cholinergic Nuclei
› Locus cerulius
› Raphe Nuclei
› Thalamus & Amygdala
PATHOLOGY
86. PATHOLOGY
Cerebral cortical atrophy
› Early onset (< 50 yrs): Cortical atrophy
› Late onset (> 65 yrs): Limbic atrophy
Coronal sections:
› Accentuated sylvian & inter hemi spherical fissure
› Thinning of cortical mantle
› Ventriculo megaly
› Olfactory bulb atrophy
› Severe shrinkage of Hippocampus
› Enlargement of temporal horn
Unaffected structures
› BG, Thalamus, BS, Cerebellum, Caudate N.,Sub.Nigra
› Parasaggital sec of cerebral hemispheres – N
› Pons and Locus cerulius are depigmented and pale
89. SENILE PLAQUES
Extra cellular
Composed of
› dystrophic axons and dendrites
› βAP
42,43 AA Peptide
Fragment of Amy Prec Pro (AAP)
Gene for APP is at Chr 21
› Astrocytes
› Microglia
Present in
› F,T&P Asssn areas
› Amygdala
› Hippocampus
› Pyriform cortex
› Cortical leptomeng’ Bl Vessal wall
90. NEUROFIRILLARY TANGLES
NFT: Intraneuronal cytoplasmic structures
› Paired filments of helical periodicity
Present in
› Neocortx, Hipp’s,NB of Maynert,Dorsal Raphe N
NFT remain behind after the death of Neuron
› Sometimes seen in normal old people’s brain
NFT are composed of ‘tau’ protein
› Hyperphoporylated microtubule asstd prot
Normal neuronal cytoskeleton
› Microfil + Neurofil + tau assd helical microtubule
› For axonal transport &, Structural integrity
› tau Dissoc’n hyper phos’ln aggrg’n NFT
91. HIRANO BODIES
Rod shaped Eosinophilic structures
Excess in CA1 of HC in AD
Present inside Dendrites
Stain immuno chemically
Also in elderly brain / other deg dis
Intra cytoplasmic vacuoles
Contain hyper eosinophilic granule
Also present in normal elderly / more in AD
91/3
0
GRANULOVASCULAR DEGENERATION
92. OTHER PATHOLOGIES
Cerebral amyloid angiopathy
› Involve small & medium sized bld vessels
Of the leptomeninges and cortex
In the parietal and frontal lobes
› Thickening and hyalinization of vessels
› Compromise the vessel integrity
Hemorrhage (sub-cortical / Multi-centric)
Multi neurotransmitter deficiency
› Loss of cholinergic markers
↓ Choline acetyl transferase
↓ Ach synthesis / ↓ Choline uptake
↓ Acetyl cholinesterase
› Pre-synaptic noradrenergic deficit
› Depletion of Serotonin, Somatostatin,
Corticotrophin releasing factor, &
Glutamate
93. Preclinical AD
•Signs of AD are first noticed in the ento-
rhinal cortex, then proceed to the
hippocampus.
•Affected regions begin to shrink as nerve
cells die.
•Changes can begin 10-20 years before
AD and the Brain
94. • AD spreads through the brain.
• The cerebral cortex shrinks as more neurons are affected
• Mild AD signs appears
• Memory loss, confusion, trouble handling money, poor judgment,
mood changes, and increased anxiety.
• Moderate AD signs follows
• Increased memory loss and confusion, problems recognizing people,
difficulty with language and thoughts, restlessness, agitation,
wandering, and repetitive statements.
Mild to Moderate AD
AD and the Brain
94
95. Severe AD •In severe AD, extreme shrinkage occurs in
the brain.
•Patients are completely dependent on
others for care.
•Symptoms can include weight loss, seizures,
skin infections, groaning, moaning, or
grunting, increased sleeping, loss of bladder
and bowel control.
•Death usually occurs from aspiration
AD and the Brain
96. ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE - TREATMENT
Cholinesterase inhibition is the 1st successful line of Mx
› Improves (Modestly): Cognition, behaviour, ADL
To be started early
› Donepezil /Galantamine
› Memantidine / Rivastigmine
Supportive Therapy
› Life style modification / Family
› Environment / Anti depressants
97. ALZ DISEASE - SUMMARY
Alzheimer’s is a progressive disease
Age is the main risk factor
Stable level of consciousness
Insidious onset, not fluctuating
Deficit is in short-term recall & at least in 3 cognitive areas
No definitive treatment Exist
We can temporarily slow it’s progression
Treatment is largely for psychiatric complications
Caregivers and support groups are very important
98. COVID AND DEMENTIA
Several case reports : Cofusion as presentation of covid
Like DDD, Covid also will be addl risk to elderly
Regular SMS will be difficult to perform for Covid pts
Covid health risk has raised the dementia caregiver burden
If pt with dementia gets Covid IP / ICU stay will be more complicated , mostly they
require sedation more morbidity and mortality
People with dementia must not feel isolated
loneliness and isolation are risk factors for both depression and dementia,
lockdowns may worsen
Alzheimer’s and Related Disorders Society of India (ARDSI), which, in partnership with
government institute, are
If feasible, a family can shift temporarily with the elder one to a place where the
required supports can be provided easilyhelping in mobilization of support
100. DETAILED HX IN ACUTE CONFUSIONAL STATE
Medical, Psychiatric, and Family history
Onset and duration of symptoms
Recent stressful or traumatic events
Surgery or death in the family
Changes in environment
New drugs, including OTC drugs
Diet history
Personal or family history of
› Alcohol, Substance Abuse, Dementia, Depression, Suicide Attempts, Thyroid Disease
102. DEPRESSION IN DEMENTIA
H/O depression doubles the risk of
dementia (Ownby et al.,)
Mechanisms
› Depression is a prodrome of dementia
› Depression ↓ threshold for dementia
› Depression damages neural systems
(hippocampus) ↑ Cortisol
CVD, HTN, DM & vascular risks are common
Tt of depression in dementia
› TCA, SSRI, MAOI (Not authenticated)
› Donepezil delays progression to AD
Incidence: 20-40 % / IP : 65% (JAMA 2002)
↑Morbidity /Mortality /Stress to caregivers
75% dementia had recent H/O N.Psy symp
› 55% had > 2 symptoms
› 44% had > 3 symptoms
Dementia may mimic depression
› Apathy 36%
› Agitation 30%
› Loss of interest 32%
Cognitive ↓ Poor expression of sadness
103. DEPRESSION AND DEMENTIA
Cognitive impairment in late-life depression
› Important risk of dementia
To do robust Cognitive screening
› For multiple domains
Depression in Mid & Late life ↑ risk of dementia
As dementia progresses, his depression may become less noticeable
Dx of depression may be confirmed if antidepressants reduce the symptoms
105. DELIRIUM AND DEPRESSION
Several studies:
Delirium may be misdiagnosed as depression : 6-52%
Present in both : weight loss, fatigue, reduced energy, reduced appetite
and psychomotor retardation
Risk for Delirium in depressed : 1.9 – 9 fold
Mechanism :
› In both dopaminergic-cholinergic imbalance as a common final neural pathway
› Aberrant interactions between inflammatory mechanisms
› Limbic-hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenocortical axis (LHPA)
› Disturbed melatonergic activity has been reported in delirium
› High levels of plasma cortisol, and dexamethasone non-suppressionhave been
reported in delirium
107. DELIRIUM AND DEMENTIA
Pts with both deliriumand dementia can be the most challenging
Recent data suggest that delirium and dementia may reside more
on a continuum rather than as two separate disease entities.
Patients with either diagnosis have a higher risk of succumbing to
the other
Both disorders seem to have acetylcholine deficiencies. Whereas
anticholinergic medications can make both dementia and delirium
patients worse, cholinesterase inhibitors can make them better.
Patients can also have delirium superimposed on dementia [6],
making diagnosis and management more challenging.
108. CASE REPORT
Mr KM, 79/M, Omalur
HT/DM/CAD 6yrs, on Tt
School HM / Well behaved
Acute beh change 1 wk
Disorientation/ Irritability
↓Sleep / ↑Talk
Anger to wife
III r episode 4yrs ago - ↓Na
Vitals : N
Mood/Perception : N
Disorientation to time
Poor attention span
Judgment/Speech : N
Insight: 1/6
Mem: (Imm/ Recent): impaired
MMSE : 21/30
109. CASE Contd..,
Poor initiative
Cannot draw sq-Triangle
Dressing apraxia
Mistakes in Calculation
Clock : wrong No: / No arms
Prosopagnosia : +
Acute confusion with fluctuation
Angry and Beh Changes
Fron+Temp+Par+occ involvement
Diag: Alzheimer’s Disease onset with
Delirium
All Blood : N
USG/ MRI/ CSF : N
PET : Hypomet in FT lobes
? FT /Early Alz Dementia
Donep Aggressive Stopped
Qutipin and Beh Therapy
1 month Review
No Delirium but MCI
110. DELIRIUM DEMENTIA
Onset
Rapid (hours/days); rapid decrease in
MMSE score.
Slow (months, years); slow decline
of 2 to 3 MMSE points over a
period of years.
Symptoms Fluctuate over the course of the day. Relatively stable.
Duration Days to weeks. Months to Years.
Orientation
Disorientation and disturbed thinking
are intermittent.
Persistent disorientation.
Level of
consciousness
Fluctuates, with inability to
concentrate.
Alert, stable.
Sleep/wake cycle Sleep/wake cycle may be reversed. Sleep may be fragmented.
IS IT DELIRIUM OR DEMENTIA ?
111. DELIRIUM IN DEMENTIA
In dementia, if sudden mental agitation
› Assess for delirium
› Assess for Medical illness
› Assess for underlying distress
Constipation, fever, pain, or infection.
Communicating problems in Dementia
› Observation
› Physical exam
› Lab test
› Repeat history
Prevalence of delirium in dementia : 22 - 89%
Delirium may be under- recog’d in dementia
› Hypoactive form of delirium
› K/C/O Dementia / Age > 80
› Impairment of Vision
Untreated delirium (in dementia)
› Long-term cognitive and functional decline
› Hospitalization & Re-hospitalization
› Increased mortality
113. DELIRIUM, DEPRESSION, DEMENTIA
Older adults (>65) are the faster growing segment
Three most common mental health conditions among ELDERLY
However these are not normal manifestations of aging
Elderly may experience more than one at the same time
They ay occur simultaneously or subsequently
Complex and multi-faceted (Unrecognized and untreated)
Difficult to distinguish when one overlaps another
Negatively impact health, well-being, and quality of life
Number of Person over 65+
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
1900 1920 1940 1960 1980 1998 2000 2010 2020 2030
Year (as of July 1)
numbersinmillions
114. Weng et al., (2019)
Prospective Cohort study
2012-13 @ Taiwan
Earlier admitted pts of age > 65
Called and assessed ACS admn
GDS / MMSE / CAM done
Func status assessed by BI @
› Adm / Dis / 30d / 90d / 180d
149 pts assessed and followed 6m
› Depression : 27 (18.1%)
› Dementia : 37 (24.8%)
› Delirium : 85 (57.0%)
All func decline Grad recovery
Delirium &Dementia :Low Barthel Inx
No func’l decline noted in Depression