Description
Book SynopsisSuitable for neurologists and cardiologists, 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; and prevention and management of post-stroke complications.
Trade Review“It was a pleasure to review this book, particularly after going through many stroke books as a recent trainee, and I found its scope and content refreshing. I will certainly pass this along to other trainees and I recommend it highly.” (Doody’s, 30 August 2013)
Table of ContentsContributors 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
Color plates are found facing page 22
