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Criteria for Diagnosing Alzheimer Disease and the Role of Testing

Focusing on the diagnosis of Alzheimer disease, the panel discusses key diagnostic criteria, testing practices, and the role of genetic testing.

  1. Discuss the key diagnostic criteria for AD. How do you differentiate between AD and other forms of dementia during the diagnostic process? 
  2. What tests might providers order to help establish a diagnosis of AD? [e.g., biomarker, genetic, and neuroimaging tests.] 
  3. Do you consider the results of genetic testing when selecting among available treatment options for patient with AD?
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