Physiopathology of Cognitive Decline

Theoretical teaching and discussion of clinical cases.

Clinical Vignette Multiple Choice Questions. The final grade must be at least 9.5 points.

Define the concepts of dementia, major neurocognitive disorder, and minor neurocognitive disorder.
Describe epidemiological data on dementia and future perspectives
Describe the causes and modifiable risk factors of dementia and the significant role of hearing loss in the physiopathology of cognitive decline.
List the most common irreversible causes of dementia and describe their physiopathology
Describe and recognize the symptoms of dementia in the early stages and during its natural course
Describe what procedures are involved in the evaluation of a patient with cognitive deficits
Describe the implications of communication and behavioral changes that occur with dementia and their implications for audiological practice.
Explain how improving auditory function can help to minimize the clinical manifestations of dementia and contribute to brain health.

The concepts of dementia, major neurocognitive disorder, and minor neurocognitive disorder. The historical evolution of the concept of dementia
The epidemiology of dementia
Reversible causes of dementia
The most common neurodegenerative diseases in patients with dementia (Alzheimer’s disease, Lewy body disease/dementia, frontotemporal disease)
Cerebrovascular disease and dementia
The clinical manifestations of dementia and its natural evolution
Assessment of a patient with cognitive deficits
The differential diagnosis of dementia
The clinical interview with a patient with cognitive deficits
The decision-making capacity of a patient with dementia

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