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Quantitative, non-invasive CSF pressure measurement - Coggle Diagram
Quantitative, non-invasive CSF pressure measurement
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Medical imaging
An algorithm that scans the retina to measure extent of papilledema. In IIH patients, eye symptoms correlate with CSF pressure and headache symptoms.
Some imaging method (MRI, ultrasound) that quantifies the flexibility of the spinal cord and surrounding vessels
Transcranial ultrasound that quantifies turbulent blood flow in the brain. Method already exists, but accuracy is low
Non-invasive devices
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A sensitive patch that remains on patient's back/neck, measuring movement of skin and vertebrae (since high CSF pressure could restrict movement of spine)
Subject patient to a high G environment, as they do in astronaut training. Measure arterial blood pressure afterwards, as a proxy for CSF pressure.
Transcranial magnetic stimulation -- helps alleviate depression,
perhaps helps with headache symptoms by "resetting" pain neurons?
Invasive devices
"Permanent" spinal tap, like constant blood glucose monitor for diabetes patients
Compression "bracelet" that encases the subarachnoid space in the spine and constantly reports the pressure the bracelet is subject to
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Other solutions
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App that tracks patients' self-reported symptoms in a sustained, systematic way (e.g. detailed questionnaire)
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