1st April 2022

An 82-year-old man attends memory clinic with his daughter

An 82-year-old man attends memory clinic with his daughter. He has been referred by his GP after his family had raised concerns about his memory. The daughter tells you that over the past several months, he has been increasingly forgetful of recent events, and struggles to remember the names of everyday objects. He has had some routine blood tests, which show no significant abnormalities, and his other medical history includes hypertension and osteoarthritis.

Which of the following statements about investigative imaging for this case is true?

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