84| Behavioral Variant Frontotemporal Dementia – A Conversation With Dr. Bruce Miller

Navigating Neuropsychology

We discuss behavioral variant frontotemporal dementia (bvFTD) with Bruce Miller, MD, a behavioral neurologist at UCSF. We first talk about overlap and differences between the various FTD spectrum conditions and related diseases. Next, we cover the neuropathology, genetics, neuroimaging, phenocopy syndrome, classic clinical and behavioral syndrome, cognitive profile, treatment options, and patient/caregiver resources.

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