Adult Neurogenetics Flashcards
1
Q
What are the categories of HD disease?
A
presymptomatic, prodromal, manifest
2
Q
What are characteristics of the pre-symptomatic phase?
A
difficulty sleeping, abnormal eye movements, mood disturbances, small changes to motor control
3
Q
What are motor symptoms of middle vs. late HD?
A
middle-weakness, dystonia, involuntary movements, abnormal gait, slowed reaction time, choking, speech difficulty, weight loss
late-rigidity, bradykinesia, physical incapacitation, inability to speak
4
Q
What are the critical time periods related to suicide risk in HD patients?
A
immediately before receiving formal dx, upon diminishing independence
