Lewy bodies Demensia
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Lewy body dementia, also known as dementia with Lewy bodies, is the second most common type of progressive dementia after Alzheimer's disease dementia. Protein deposits, called Lewy bodies, develop in nerve cells in the brain regions involved in thinking, memory and movement (motor control). Lewy body dementia causes a progressive decline in mental abilities. People with Lewy body dementia may experience visual hallucinations, and changes in alertness and attention. Other effects include Parkinson's disease-like symptoms such as rigid muscles, slow movement and tremors.
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This video explains Lewy body dementia, also known as dementia with Lewy bodies. It describes it as the second most common type of progressive dementia after Alzheimer's disease, with protein deposits called Lewy bodies developing in nerve cells in brain regions involved in thinking, memory and movement, causing progressive decline, visual hallucinations, changes in alertness and Parkinson-like symptoms.
Key points
- Lewy body dementia is defined
- Lewy body protein deposits in nerve cells are explained
- Brain regions for thinking, memory and movement are covered
- Visual hallucinations and changes in alertness are described
- Parkinson-like symptoms including rigid muscles, slow movement and tremors are listed
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This video presents “Lewy bodies Demensia” — Lewy body dementia, also known as dementia with Lewy bodies, is the second most common type of progressive dementia after Alzheimer's disease dementia. Protein deposits, called Lewy bodies, develop in nerve cells in the brain regions. Whether you are preparing for a procedure, studying the technique, or learning how a condition is assessed, the recording shows the process as it is performed in practice.
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