Ask the Expert - Hydrocephalus Episode 1: Slit Ventricles vs. Slit Ventricle Syndrome

In this episode of our Adult Hydrocephalus Ask the Expert Video Series, Drs. Mark Luciano and Abhay Moghekar, from Johns Hopkins Medicine, discuss the difference between having slit ventricles and slit ventricle syndrome, and how it impacts hydrocephalus patients. This video is sponsored by our industry partner, Medtronic.

[amynailling]

So what do you do when your doctor doesn’t believe you and says this isn’t the issue?

[udpznyr]

Thank you very much I enjoyed that video😊

[Fcycfvyvvyvtfutg]

These vids are phenominally helpful! Thanks so much!

[alexandradaloia]

Thank you so much for this, my neurosurgeon thinks I have slit ventricle syndrome because I have episodic headaches after 2 revisions this year

[cindylynnhirsch]

Thanks for a concise informative session! Thanks for helping us to find a cure and to help us get better treatment.

[AntonyaPullenAntonyaPullen]

I have hydrocephalus and a vp shunt and blurry vision so I have to wear glasses.

[Muthonie]

I have slit ventricle syndrome. It's harder to deal with it in Nairobi due to the reduced numbers of neurosurgeons here.

[udpznyr]

What what would you do when you feel pressure what is a

[centurioneagle]

Thank you so much
If you please
young boy 16 ys old has slit like ventricle
Discovered accidentally ((not post shunt insertion ))
Headche not conclusive
I can not depend in its complaint
What is the better choice for him???
Surgical intervention with. Vp shunt or not??

[TheXanderGrim]

I have svs and my surgeon says there is nothing he can do and refuses to classify me as disabled.