Marwan Sabbagh, MD, FAAN - Gearing Up for Plasma Biomarkers in the Clinic: Real-World Strategies to Facilitate the Timely and Accurate Neuropathological Diagnosis of Alzheimer’s Disease

Go online to PeerView.com/DEC860 to view the activity, download slides and practice aids, and complete the post-test to earn credit. Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is a devastating yet highly prevalent condition, affecting 10% of people aged 65 years and older and increasing in prevalence as the population ages. Recent advances in disease-modifying therapies have allowed for the possibility of reductions in disease progression and improved patient outcomes. Significant advances have also been made in identifying and testing biomarkers for AD that may aid in the early diagnosis of disease, facilitate patient selection for treatment, and monitor therapeutic response. In this activity, based on a recent live event, a panel of expert faculty provide training in the appropriate integration of validated and emerging cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) and plasma biomarkers into the AD diagnostic workup to identify early-stage AD in symptomatic patients. The faculty utilize a case-based approach to model the application and interpretation of fluid biomarkers in clinical practice, as well as highlight advantages and limitations associated with currently available and emerging CSF and plasma biomarkers. Upon completion of this activity, participants should be better able to: Apply validated fluid biomarkers to facilitate a timely neuropathological diagnosis of AD in symptomatic patients; Describe the limitations and advantages associated with currently available and emerging fluid diagnostics; and Integrate emerging plasma biomarkers into the diagnostic workup through appropriate application and accurate interpretation to improve early diagnosis and precision management of AD