Down Syndrome

An EEG is a non-invasive test that records brain electrical activity. It involves wearing a cap with small metal discs (electrodes) attached with gel on the scalp. Brain neurons communicate through electrical impulses and remain active all the time, even during sleep. This neuronal activity is captured by the electrodes and translated into EEG waveforms. … Read more

Positron emission tomography (PET) is an imaging test conducted in the Nuclear Medicine Department. It is used to measure the concentration of specific molecules in the brain. There are different types of PET: Amyloid PET measures the accumulation of abnormal amyloid protein in the brain, a key characteristic of Alzheimer’s disease. Tau PET allows for … Read more

A lumbar puncture is performed to study cerebrospinal fluid, the fluid that surrounds the brain and spinal cord. By analyzing its proteins, we can better understand biological processes occurring in certain neurodegenerative diseases. It is carried out by inserting a needle into the lumbar area, which is the safest location for the procedure, as it … Read more

This is an imaging test that typically lasts about 60 minutes and allows for a detailed view of the brain’s structure. It is often part of the routine evaluation for patients with memory problems or other neurological conditions. Contraindications for this test include having a pacemaker, automatic defibrillator, aneurysm clips, or any non-removable metallic prosthesis. … Read more

Unidad Alzheimer Down unitatalzheimerdown@santpau.cat  93 215 74 23  Hospital de la Santa Creu i Sant Pau c/Sant Antoni Maria Claret 276, 08041 Barcelona You can send us your information through the following form. Remember that at the Alzheimer Down Unit we visit people with Down Syndrome. We can address questions related to our visits … Read more