30th April 2024

A 65-year-old male presents with trouble sleeping; he reports waking up and seeing shadows

A 65-year-old male presents with trouble sleeping; he reports waking up and seeing shadows in his bedroom most nights. His wife reports he is struggling to remember important dates and appointments. He works as an accountant, but it has been noted his performance at work has declined over the last 6 months. Initial investigations have yielded nothing abnormal. CT and MRI imaging are inconclusive.  There is concern he has Lewy body dementia. Given the uncertainty, what investigations would be requested next to aid the diagnosis of Lewy Body Dementia?

Select the SINGLE most appropriate option from the list below. Select ONE option only.