{ "item_title" : "Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus Roadmap", "item_author" : [" Yaroslav Markovych "], "item_description" : "When walking, thinking, and bladder symptoms begin to change, the right questions matter.For some older adults, these changes raise the possibility of normal pressure hydrocephalus (NPH), a condition that can be mistaken for other causes of mobility and cognitive decline. Some people benefit from treatment, but a careful diagnosis and an informed decision about shunt surgery require more than a symptom checklist.NORMAL PRESSURE HYDROCEPHALUS ROADMAP helps older adults, spouses, adult children, and care partners navigate the process with greater clarity. Written in plain English, it follows four practical steps: Observe. Prepare. Discuss. Follow through.Inside, you will learn how to: Record walking, thinking, and urinary changes without attempting to diagnose them at home.Prepare a concise symptom history, medical records, and meaningful questions for specialist visits.Understand what MRI, CT, lumbar puncture, and drainage evaluations can-and cannot-tell you.Discuss potential shunt benefits, risks, complications, and alternatives with the treating team.Prepare for discharge, recognize warning signs, and keep follow-up responsibilities clear.Use practical worksheets to track decisions while respecting the patient's privacy and independence.More than a reference guide: The book includes 13 practical worksheets and contact tools, a Family Decision Navigator with 56 reusable pages, a plain-English glossary, and realistic family scenarios. Use the tools that fit your situation instead of turning daily life into a series of home tests.Realistic hope. Better-prepared conversations. Shunt surgery may improve walking in appropriately selected patients, but outcomes vary, especially for cognition. This book does not diagnose NPH, promise recovery, or replace professional medical advice.", "item_img_path" : "https://covers2.booksamillion.com/covers/bam/9/79/816/626/9798166261069_b.jpg", "price_data" : { "retail_price" : "21.99", "online_price" : "21.99", "our_price" : "21.99", "club_price" : "21.99", "savings_pct" : "0", "savings_amt" : "0.00", "club_savings_pct" : "0", "club_savings_amt" : "0.00", "discount_pct" : "10", "store_price" : "" } }

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