Diagnosis
What are the two types of testing we discussed that is used for this disease process?
Genetics test & Psychomotor test
Name atleast 3 of the 4 types of treatment for this disease discussed in this presentation
Psychotherapy
Speech therapy
physical therapy
Occupational therapy
Nutritional Support
What are at least 2 symptoms of Huntingtons disease?
Personality changes, mood swings & depression. Forgetfulness & impaired judgment.
Who was the one to first recognize huntingtons disease?
George Huntington
What can happen to the caudate nucleus and putamen?
Atrophy
What at least 2 of the 4 types of risk associated with diagnosis of this condition
No risk, Intermediate risk, Reduced penetrance, Full penetrance
True or false: There is a cure for Huntingtons disease?
False
What kind of cognitive symptoms are associated with this condition?
Forgetfulness and impaired judgement
What did this disease process first become known as?
Huntington’s Chorea
With this condition it can result in a __________ in dopamine receptor site
decrease
In genetics testing, repeats in which DNA building blocks indicate this condition? (Hint: its 3 letters)
C, A or G building blocks; also called CAG repeats
Medications such as tetrabenazine can decrease the involuntary motions, however it can make _______ much worse
Depression
What kind of psychological symptoms are associated with this condition?
Personality changes, mood swings and depression
When was the Huntingtons disease discovered?
1993
With this condition there can be a focal dilation of the frontal horns within the brain and a loss of _______?
Concave shape
If you have less than 26 CAG repeats, what level of risk, or "penetrance" does this indicate?
No risk
Medications for psychiatric disorder can be taken for depression, however they can cause ____________?
unwanted jerky movements
What kind of muscular complications can happen with the oral cavity associated with this condition?
Slurred speech and bad swallowing.
When was Huntington's disease first recognized?
1872
With the progression of Huntingtons over a 10 year period, what can happen to the venticles?
Enlarging and Deformation
If you have over 40+ CAG repeats, what level of risk, or "penetrance" does this indicate?
Full penetrance
nutrient dense foods, specialized eating utensils and potential gastro tube insertion
With increased weight loss this will have what effect usually to the patient?
Increased weakness
What does "Chorea" in Huntingtons chorea mean?
Involuntary jerk dance like movements
What is one of the most consistent areas of the brain affected by this condition?
Basal ganglia