Criteria for Diagnosing Alzheimer Disease and the Role of Testing

Focusing on the diagnosis of Alzheimer disease, the panel discusses key diagnostic criteria, testing practices, and the role of genetic testing.

EP: 1.The Clinical and Economic Implications of Alzheimer Disease Across Patients, Families, and the Health Care System

EP: 2.Recent Insights into the Pathophysiology of Alzheimer Disease

EP: 3.Genetic Aspects of Alzheimer Disease

EP: 4.The Patient Experience: From Symptoms to Diagnosis of Alzheimer Disease

EP: 5.Potential Consequences of Early Diagnosis of Alzheimer Disease

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EP: 6.Criteria for Diagnosing Alzheimer Disease and the Role of Testing

EP: 7.Exploring the Economic Impact of Advanced Approaches for Diagnosing Alzheimer Disease

EP: 8.Clinical Impact of the Introduction of Disease-Modifying Treatments for Alzheimer Disease

EP: 9.Clinical Decision-Making for Alzheimer Disease Management

EP: 10.Cost, Value, and Affordability of Treatment for Alzheimer Disease

EP: 11.Advancements in Alzheimer Disease Treatment: Emerging Drug Candidates

EP: 12.Exploring the Influence of Administration Routes on Medical Costs and Caregiver Burden

EP: 13.Payer Coverage Considerations for New Treatments for Alzheimer Disease

EP: 14.Concluding Remarks: Impact of Alzheimer Disease, Promising Treatments in Development, and Future Outlook

1. Discuss the key diagnostic criteria for AD. How do you differentiate between AD and other forms of dementia during the diagnostic process? 
2. What tests might providers order to help establish a diagnosis of AD? [e.g., biomarker, genetic, and neuroimaging tests.] 
3. Do you consider the results of genetic testing when selecting among available treatment options for patient with AD?

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