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Imaging recommendation · Neuro · Head & Neck

Cognitive decline / dementia work-up

Recommended: MRI Brain with and without contrast is the preferred imaging study for cognitive decline / dementia work-up. Exclude reversible causes (mass, NPH, vascular).

Recommended study

MRI Brain with and without contrast

MRI IV contrast Preferred Neuro · Head & Neck Outpatient Reviewed

Exclude reversible causes (mass, NPH, vascular). FDG-PET or amyloid PET adds specificity for Alzheimer's diagnosis.

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