Understanding the Fine Print: The Who, When, And What To Do About ARIA in Patients with Alzheimer’s Disease – Primary Care Module

Guest: James Galvin, MD, MPH, FANA

Guest: Jon Toledo, MD, PhD

Guest: Charles P. Vega, MD

Recently, Alzheimer’s Disease (AD) saw its first approvals for disease modifying therapy (DMT). With amyloid-beta (Aβ) targeting DMT now a reality, the entire way this condition is viewed and managed is changing. In particular, amyloid-related imaging abnormalities (ARIA), the most common adverse effects seen in DMT trials, are unique to this agent class, raising new questions and considerations across multiple medical specialties. As there is limited formal guidance on how to recognize and mange ARIA, this program employs experts in the fields of neurology, radiology, emergency medicine, and primary care to provide insight into how their fields are evolving to accommodate ARIA and to outline individual roles and best practices across specialties. This activity is part of a series of six distinct programs designed to introduce ARIA, detail its recognition and management in specific clinical settings, and ultimately optimize collaborative care. This activity focuses on the role of primary care physicians (PCPs) in the monitoring, recognition, and management of ARIA. This includes an overview of baseline needs surrounding Aβ-DMT, potential presentations of ARIA in primary care, courses of action that may be needed regarding its evaluation/treatment, and communication throughout care. Note that the core activity is supplemented by an <span …