Normal pressure hydrocephalus Flashcards
1
Q
What are the 3 cardinal features of normal pressure hydrocephalus
A
Wet (urine incontinence)
Wacky (cognitive decline)
Wobbly (apraxic gait)
2
Q
What is the test for normal pressure hydrocephalus to determine suitability for CSF shunting?
A
Miller-Fisher test (tap test) –> improvement in gait symptoms with lumbar puncture suggests suitability for shunting
3
Q
3 causes of normal pressure hydrocephalus?
A
Subarachnoid haemorrhage
Meningitis
Idiopathic (most common)
