Normal pressure hydrocephalus

High school (ages 12+)
Human Body

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https://smallwhale.org/articles/normal-pressure-hydrocephalus

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1. What is the pathophysiological classification?Communicating hydrocephalus with normal or minimally elevated intracranial pressure
2. What is the idiopathic NPH associations?Hypertension, diabetes mellitus, Alzheimer's disease, hyperlipidemia
3. Why does the brain feel squished in normal pressure hydrocephalus?The extra fluid pushes on the brain’s white matter and other parts, which can press on nerves that help us walk, think, and control our bladder.
4. How do doctors know if someone has normal pressure hydrocephalus?Doctors use pictures from MRI scans to see big ventricles and may do a tap test where they drain a little fluid to see if symptoms improve.

Pathophysiology: The study of the functional changes associated with or resulting from disease or injury.
Arachnoid Villi: Tiny finger-like projections that allow CSF to drain from the brain into the bloodstream.
Differential Diagnosis: The process of identifying a condition by distinguishing it from other similar conditions.