Alzheimer's Day Industry Symposium by Siemens Healthineers and Eli Lilly
IND 17 - Alzheimer's Imaging: Starting with the Basics
20 min
The role of MRI
Sven Haller, Geneva / Switzerland
This talk highlights the pivotal role of MRI in the diagnostic evaluation of Alzheimer’s disease and its subtypes. Dr. Haller will outline the essential sequences for a dementia MRI protocol, present characteristic imaging findings, and discuss the role of volumetric analysis in initial diagnosis and disease progression.
20 min
The role of PET
Javier Arbizu Arbizu, Pamplona / Spain
In this session Dr. Arbizu will give a detailed look at PET imaging in Alzheimer's disease, including available tracers for amyloid and tau, interpretation of imaging patterns, and the use of Centiloid scoring for quantitative assessment.
15 min
How to report in memory clinic patients?
Meike W. Vernooij, Rotterdam / Netherlands
What does the neurologist need to know? This session focuses on structured reporting in Alzheimer’s imaging. Dr. Vernooij will demonstrate how standardized scores and classifications support clinical decision-making and will illustrate their application through clinical cases.
5 min
Q&A
Lectures
1
The role of MRI
20:00Sven Haller, Geneva / CH
2
The role of PET
20:00Javier Arbizu Arbizu, Pamplona / ES
3
How to report in memory clinic patients?
15:00Meike W. Vernooij, Rotterdam / NL
4
Q&A
05:00Q&A