Abstract
Recent studies have identified an association between memory deficits and defects of the integrated neuronal cortical areas known collectively as the default mode network. It is conceivable that the amyloid deposition or other molecular abnormalities seen in patients with Alzheimer's disease may interfere with this network and disrupt neuronal circuits beyond the localized brain areas. Therefore, Alzheimer's disease may be both a degenerative disease and a broader system-level disorder affecting integrated neuronal pathways involved in memory. In this paper, we describe the rationale and provide some evidence to support the study of deep brain stimulation of the hippocampal fornix as a novel treatment to improve neuronal circuitry within these integrated networks and thereby sustain memory function in early Alzheimer's disease.
| Original language | English (US) |
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| Pages (from-to) | 10-17 |
| Number of pages | 8 |
| Journal | Innovations in Clinical Neuroscience |
| Volume | 9 |
| Issue number | 11-12 |
| State | Published - Dec 2012 |
Keywords
- Alzheimer's disease
- Deep brain stimulation
- Fornix
- Hippocampus
- Neuronal circuitry
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Clinical Neurology
- Psychiatry and Mental health