Stroke

Stroke
ISBN-10
1118560752
ISBN-13
9781118560754
Series
Stroke
Category
Medical
Pages
176
Language
English
Published
2013-02-14
Publisher
John Wiley & Sons
Authors
Kevin M. Barrett, James F. Meschia

Description

This book considers various topics regarding stroke, including bedside evaluation of the acute stroke patient; neurovascular imaging of the acute stroke patient; treatment of acute ischemic stroke; treatment of hemorrhagic stroke; prevention and management of post-stroke complications; diagnosis of stroke mechanism and secondary stroke prevention; post-stroke recovery; and considerations for very elderly and severely affected stroke patients. Essential reading for neurologists and cardiologists.

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