Frontotemporal dementia treatment: a review
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https://doi.org/10.18203/2319-2003.ijbcp20162424Keywords:
FTD, FTD treatment, AChE inhibitorsAbstract
Frontotemporal Dementia is characterized by social and behavioural symptoms, in addition to aphasia. FTD, being the fourth most common cause of dementia, is mostly prevalent in younger population. FTD is diagnosed clinically. The various pharmacological treatment options are antidepressants, cholinesterase inhibitors, and mood stabilizers. Sometimes, nursing, and psychotherapy can also be implemented.
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