Bedside evaluation of the acute stroke patient / Bryan J. Eckerle and Andrew M. Southerland -- Neurovascular imaging of the acute stroke patient / Karthik Arcot, Jason M. Johnson, Michael H. Lev and Albert J. Yoo -- Treatment of acute ischemic stroke / Nader Antonios and Scott Silliman -- Diagnosis of stroke mechanisms and secondary prevention / Kelly D. Flemming -- Treatment of hemorrhagic stroke / Andreas H. Kramer -- Prevention and management of post-stroke complications / Raid G. Ossi -- Post-stroke recovery / Samir R. Balagaje and Andrew R. Butler -- Telemedicine networks and remote evaluation of the acute stroke patient / Bart M. Demaerschalk
Summary
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