| Description |
x, 995 pages : illustrations ; 29 cm |
| Contents |
Development of knowledge about cerebrovascular disease -- Is it a vascular event and where is the lesion? Identifying and interpreting the symptoms and signs of cerebrovascular disease -- Which arterial territory is involved? Developing a clinically-based method of subclassification -- What pathological type of stroke is it? -- What caused this transient or persisting ischaemic event? -- Unusual causes of ischaemic stroke and transient ischaemic attack -- What caused this intracerebral haemorrhage? -- What caused this subarachnoid haemorrhage? -- A practical approach to the management of stroke patients -- Specific treatment of acute ischaemic stroke -- Specific treatment of primary intracerebral haemorrhage -- Specific treatment of intracerebral haemorrhage -- Specific treatment of intracranial vascular malformations -- Specific interventions to prevent intracranial haemorrhage -- Preventing recurrent stroke and other serious vascular events -- The organization of stroke services -- Reducing the burden of stroke and improving the public health |
| Summary |
This book provides an essential, evidence-based account of the diagnosis and management of stroke. Written by a close-knit author team in a seamless and consistently styled manner, Stroke presents a unique approach to the topic--integrated clinical management that weaves together causation, presentation, diagnosis, management and rehabilitation. |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Subject |
Cerebrovascular disease.
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Cerebrovascular disease -- Treatment.
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Stroke -- therapy.
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Intracranial Hemorrhages -- therapy.
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Ischemic Attack, Transient -- therapy.
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| Author |
Warlow, Charles, 1934-
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| LC no. |
2007022955 |
| ISBN |
9781405127660 hardcover alkaline paper |
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