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Study of cognitive functions and cerebral blood flow in elderly

Thesis

Last updated: 06 Feb 2023

Subjects

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Tags

Internal Medicine

Advisors

Hemaida, Afaf A., Abdel-Rahman, Dalya R., Shaaban, Muhammad N.

Authors

Ebrahim, Dina Muhammad

Accessioned

2017-07-12 06:42:41

Available

2017-07-12 06:42:41

type

M.Sc. Thesis

Abstract

Mental dysfunction usually leads to impairment in the quality of life. Little of information is available about cognitive functions and changes in CBF in elderly Egyptian people.The aim of the present study is to evaluate CBF in elderly patient with cognitive dysfunction, either primary (Alzheimer), or secondary (vascular) with analysis of results in comparison to data of control.30 patients aged ≥ 65 years have been introduced. Assessment of cognitive functions, psychic status, LAB investigations and Duplex U/S of extracranial internal carotid artery and vertebral artery to measure CBF has been introduced.

Issued

1 Jan 2011

DOI

http://dx.doi.org/10.21473/iknito-space/38253

Details

Type

Thesis

Created At

31 Jan 2023