Description
Book SynopsisProviding a clear foundation as to what a clot is, how it forms, and the most recent approaches to treatment, Thrombus and Stroke is an all-inclusive resource covering:
- The fundamental science of clot formation and the pharmacokinetics of thrombolysis
- The clinical impact of thrombus as it pertains to stroke and the most recent clinical and minimallyinvasive approaches to this disorder
- Current pharmacological interventions and the latest findings on neurovascular disease
- Clinical management of stroke
- Thrombogenicity of vascular implants
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In vivo stroke modeling
- Methods to assess the efficacy of anticoagulation therapy
From the latest imaging techniques to endovascular treatments, this comprehensive, advanced volume provides critical data needed for diagnosis and treatment. The valuable information will assist physicians in the prevention of future strokes and compl
Table of Contents
1. Thrombus Formation. 2. Blood Flow and Thrombus Formation. 3. In vivo Experimental Models of Focal Ischemic Stroke. 4. Assessment and Management of Vascular Implant Thrombogenicity. 5. Stroke IMaging (CT, MR, SPECT, PET). 6. Pharmacology and Clot: Immediate and Chronic Interventions. 7. Acute Ischemic Stroke: Endovascular Revascularization and Reperfusion. 8. The Future of Neuroprotection. 9. Acute Ischemic Stroke: Paradigm for Treatment.
