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Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus

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Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus Outlook

What to expect with normal pressure hydrocephalus:

About 50 percent of people improve with treatment.
Only about 20 percent of people show significant improvement with treatment.

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Last Updated: Mar 26, 2009 References

Authors: Stephen J. Schueler, MD; John H. Beckett, MD; D. Scott Gettings, MD

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Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus References:

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