Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus

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Diagnosis

Normal pressure hydrocephalus (NPH) can be difficult to diagnosis and a thorough and accurate diagnosis is essential for successful treatment. Several different diagnostic procedures and tests are used to diagnose the condition. A patient history and physical examination is generally considered the first step.


The goal is to document symptoms—and when they began—in order to help determine the patient's current condition. As part of this process, it's important to r...Read the full article