{"product_id":"stroke-and-the-family-9780674016675","title":"Stroke and the Family","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eStein has produced a book that allows general readers and nonphysicians working with stroke survivors to make sense of the confusing variety of diagnoses and treatment options, and goes on to explore challenges the recovering stroke patient and the recovering family will face during a long recuperation with an uncertain outcome.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eJoel Stein has written a comprehensive guide to stroke for patients and their families. It covers all the basics of stroke care, from prevention to returning home from hospital through rehab. Dr. Stein's book will be a 'must' for families and patients living with the after effects of stroke. The writing is clear and easy to understand, and the information-packed text uses patient vignettes skillfully to  illustrate very important issues in an engaging and humane manner. -- Walter J. Koroshetz, M.D., Vice Chair, Massachusetts General Hospital Neurology Service\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIntroduction   1. What Is a Stroke?    2. Finding the Cause of a Stroke    3. Stroke Prevention    4. How the Brain Works    5. Medical Complications after Stroke    6. Recovery and Rehabilitation    7. Stroke in the Young and the Old   8. Impact on Marriage and Relationships    9. Impact on Children and Family    10. Return to Work and Leisure Activities    11. Weakness after Stroke    12. Loss of Sensation or Vision    13. Problems with Memory and Thinking    14. Emotional and Personality Changes    15. Communication Difficulties    16. Swallowing Difficulties    17. Pain and Muscle Spasms    18. Equipment and Home Environment   19. Nontraditional Treatments   20. Understanding Clinical Research     Appendix: Resources and Information    Index","brand":"Harvard University Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49403523563863,"sku":"9780674016675","price":26.06,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9780674016675.jpg?v=1730483719","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/stroke-and-the-family-9780674016675","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}