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Clinical Session Proposals
Central Nervous System
Cindy B. Ivanhoe, MD
Clinical Professor, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation McGovern Medicine School
TIRR-Memorial Hermann
Houston, Texas
Disclosure: I do not have any relevant financial / non-financial relationships with any proprietary interests.
Clinical Manifestations & Philosphy of Care (30 minutes) - Dr. Cindy Ivanhoe
-Identifying motor, behavioral and cognitive manifestations of hydrocephalus
-Case example 2: Perseveration as a sign of hydrocephalus
-How to make a clinical diagnosis
-Understanding radiographic features of hydrocephalus
-The value of a CSF tap test
-Case example 3: A case of a positive tap test
Philosophy of Care (10 minutes) - Dr. Cindy Ivanhoe
-Understanding the role of hydrocephalus on overall treatment goals for the patient
-Describe the role of insurance companies, biases, and barriers to diagnosis and treatment
The intent of this lecture being provided by Dr. Cindy Ivanhoe is to educate and engage the audience on the clinical manifestations of hydrocephalus after brain injury, including how to recognize subtle findings. Additionally, the diagnostic value of neuroimaging and the value of CSF tap test and lumbar drainage trials will be discussed. This lecture will be supplemented with real-life clinical scenarios to put the education content into context.