Serial Tap Test of patients with idiopathic normal pressure hydrocephalus: impact on cognitive function and its meaning

Abstract Background Idiopathic normal pressure hydrocephalus (INPH) is characterized by gait disturbance, urinary incontinence and cognitive decline. Symptoms are potentially reversible and treatment is based on cerebrospinal fluid shunting. The tap test (TT) is used to identify patients that will b...

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Main Authors: Samanta Fabrício Blattes da Rocha, Pedro André Kowacs, Ricardo Krause Martinez de Souza, Matheus Kahakura Franco Pedro, Ricardo Ramina, Hélio A. Ghizoni Teive
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-05-01
Series:Fluids and Barriers of the CNS
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12987-021-00254-3