Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus Center

About the Center

The Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus (NPH) Center is a multidisciplinary team at St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center designed to provide comprehensive evaluation, diagnostic testing, and treatment for patients with this disease. . . . more

Diagnosis

Once symptoms of NPH are identified, a physician may recommend one or more additional tests. . . . more

Disease Description

Normal pressure hydrocephalus is an accumulation of cerebrospinal fluid within cavities called ventricles inside the brain. . . . more

Treatments

Normal pressure hydrocephalus can often be treated successfully with a special shunt that drains excess cerebral spinal fluid away from the brain. . . . more

Team Members

General Patient Information

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