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When is it useful to test for multiple amyloid-related biomarkers for patients undergoing work-up for cognitive impairment?

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Geriatric Medicine · Wake Forest University School of Medicine

If a patient has a presentation consistent with MCI or early dementia due to AD (slow progressive decline, STM loss, no hallucinations, no neuro deficits), I will get an MRI and amyloid blood-based biomarkers. If the goal is just a diagnosis, I stop there. If they are interested in “mab” therapy, I ...

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