Stroke is a leading cause of disability and death
Early and rapid diagnosis of stroke is essential for identifying the optimum treatment strategy. Recurrence can be prevented if the underlying mechanism is understood. The earlier appropriate rehabilitation programmes can be started, the better the chance of a strong recovery.
Stroke provides the foundations for practice that will enhance your patient's chances of recovery. The expert authors provide the evidence-based roadmap you need to provide the best bedside care including:
Bedside evaluation of the stroke patient
Neurovascular imaging
Treatment of acute ischemic stroke and hemorrhagic stroke
Diagnosis of stroke mechanism and secondary prevention
Post stroke recovery
Telemedicine for the acute stroke patient
Clinical in approach, practical in execution, Stroke will help you diagnose and manage your patients more effectively.
Contributors vi
Series Foreword viii
Preface ix
Chapter 1
Bedside Evaluation of the Acute Stroke Patient 1
Bryan J. Eckerle and Andrew M. Southerland
Chapter 2
Neurovascular Imaging of the Acute Stroke Patient 16
Karthik Arcot, Jason M. Johnson, Michael H. Lev, and Albert J. Yoo
Chapter 3
Treatment of Acute Ischemic Stroke 37
Nader Antonios and Scott Silliman
Chapter 4
Diagnosis of Stroke Mechanisms and Secondary Prevention 55
Kelly D. Flemming
Chapter 5
Treatment of Hemorrhagic Stroke 78
Andreas H. Kramer
Chapter 6
Prevention and Management of Poststroke Complications 103
Raid G. Ossi
Chapter 7
Poststroke Recovery 119
Samir R. Belagaje and Andrew J. Butler
Chapter 8
Telemedicine Networks and Remote Evaluation of the Acute Stroke Patient 137
Bart M. Demaerschalk
Chapter 9
Appendix: Practical Clinical Stroke Scales 153
Kevin M. Barrett and James F. Meschia
Index 159
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