While NPH is not common and usually affects older adults, symptoms can resemble dementia, particularly Alzheimer’s disease. NPH symptoms include difficulty walking, confusion, forgetfulness ...

People with NPH also may have mild dementia and bladder and bowel incontinence. A 78-year-old man exhibited symptoms of NPH for at least 4 years before being diagnosed. A neurological assessment ...

He responded well postoperatively to the shunting and his symptoms gradually improved over time. NPH is often treated with a VP shunt to divert excess CSF away from the brain. Independent ...

CereVasc has reported positive initial results in a pilot study of its eShunt System implant in treating elderly patients with normal pressure hydrocephalus (NPH). At the 90-day primary endpoint ...

NPH generally affects the older population. Symptoms include losing control of your bladder, trouble lifting your feet and personality changes. “As we get older, we develop other medical problems.