Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus at the Medical College of Virginia Hospitals of Virginia Commonwealth University

Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus (NPH) is a debilitating disease, which usually begins in late adulthood. It is characterised by incontinence, difficulty walking, and dementia. The disease relates to excess fluid build up in the brain. Effective treatment requires the efforts of experts who have substantial experience with the disease.

"NPH-Net is a resource for physicians and patients" Arial view of MCV NPH-Net is a resource for both patients suffering from NPH, and physicians treating NPH. It also provides details about the comprehensive NPH-service offered by the Medical College of Virginia Hospitals of Virginia Commonwealth University. Click for a summary of the MCV - NPH Service.
The Department of Neurosurgery at the Medical College of Virginia Hospitals of Virginia Commonwealth University, has an extensive NPH service led by Drs Young and Marmarou. Harold Young M.D. is Chairman of the Department; he has more than 30 years experience with the diagnosis and operative treatment of NPH. Anthony Marmarou Ph.D. is Vice-Chairman and Director of Research; he is considered a world authority on fluid dynamics within the brain and spinal cord.
"Effective treatment requires... experts who have substantial experience"


NPH in the news
  February 2001
  • An information leaflet about NPH has been prepared and is being distributed in Virginia. Click here to read the brochure online.
  March 2000

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Updated August 2003, Rev 4.0