Monday, November 09, 2009

lbd PEARLS

1. RBD is common and fairly specific for synucleinopathy, LBD or MSA
2. Cognitive testing not that bad, memory not that bad, visuospatial especially copying is very bad
3. Parkinson's is atypical
4. Fluctuations with Mayo Fluctuations Scale
5. Profound sleepiness during day
6. Utility of Pet scans "debated"