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The Handbook of Clinical Neurology series volumes provide comprehensive summaries of recent research on the brain and nervous system as they relate to clinical neurology. Cardiac disorders and diseases may often co-occur with, or cause, subsequent neurological disorders. Heart and Neurologic Disease identifies the top cardiac diseases and disorders most likely to have neurological disorders, how they will present, and how they are best treated. It identifies the mechanisms of action explaining why the conditions co-occur, and what clinicians should look for symptom wise, and how risk may be assessed. Coverage includes genetic cardiac disorders, cardiac trauma, surgery, infection, disease, and arrhythmia.

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Put key neurology information at your fingertips and successfully apply it in practice with Practical Neurology, Fifth Edition . This popular reference is a concise complement to core neurology texts, providing easy access to the clinically relevant information you need to know. Organized in a reader-friendly outline format with straightforward, templated chapters, this edition contains new chapters that highlight recent advances in neurotherapeutics and clinical neurosciences, 82 new clinical videos, and fully updated content throughout. Key Features: Features five all-new chapters: Approach to the Ataxic Patient, Approach to the Patient with Functional Disorders in the Neurology Clinic, Approach to the Patient with Suspected Brain Death, Approach to Common Emergencies in Pediatric Neurology, and Inherited Metabolic Neurologic Disorders. Includes access to more than 80 new clinical videos online, providing real-world exposure to a variety of clinical problems. Uses a problem-oriented format that shows you how to approach the patient with a variety of disorders; the second half of the book discusses treatment options. Presents the tried-and-true approaches of seasoned practitioners, as well as fresh perspectives from new authors. Now with the print edition, enjoy the bundled interactive eBook edition, which can be downloaded to your tablet and smartphone or accessed online and includes features like: Complete content with enhanced navigation Powerful search tools and smart navigation cross-links that pull results from content in the book, your notes, and even the web Cross-linked pages, references, and more for easy navigation Highlighting tool for easier reference of key content throughout the text Ability to take and share notes with friends and colleagues Quick reference tabbing to save your favorite content for future use

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“This book offers a quick and effective guide to review and self-evaluate the key aspects of the common ‘not-to-miss’ diagnoses in day-to-day practice.” Abhishek Lenka, MD, PhD, Doody's Review Service"In arriving at a clinical diagnosis, think of the five most common findings (either historical, physical findings, or laboratory) found in a given disorder. If at least three of these five are not present in a given patient, the diagnosis is likely to be wrong." C. Miller Fisher Building on this precept from the great 20th-century neurologist C. Miller Fisher, Drs. Ilya Kister and José Biller have identified the five most common findings for the ‘top 100’ most common and important neurologic syndromes and disorders. The unique format of Top 100 Diagnoses in Neurology includes synopses that tie together the core disease features, illustrations and study questions for each entry, making this book an excellent tool for building a firm knowledge base in neurology and a quick reference for clinicians – neurologists and general practitioners alike. Covers the five core features of 100 of the most important neurologic syndromes and disorders, including polyneuropathies, neurologic vision disorders, movement disorders, epilepsy syndromes, multiple sclerosis, autism spectrum disorder, cerebral palsy, opioid overdose, brain tumors, and much more. Icons are used to identify neurologic emergencies and specify disease prevalence (common, rare, very rare). Includes brief introductions to each section that provide an essential clinical context for each area. Features helpful learning tools for each entry, including illustrations of key concepts, mnemonics, clinical pearls; and carefully chosen study questions to encourage further study and test your knowledge. Each entry contains free online references. Helps you quickly refresh your knowledge of specific disorders and ascertain whether your patients’ diagnoses satisfy Fisher’s “three-of-five” rule. Enrich Your eBook Reading Experience Read directly on your preferred device(s), such as computer, tablet, or smartphone. Easily convert to audiobook, powering your content with natural language text-to-speech.

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Now in a fully revised and updated Second Edition, Practical Neurology Visual Review previously known as (Practical Neurology DVD Review) continues to be a powerful educational tool for mastering the clinical practice of neurologic diagnosis. The book opens new venues for teaching and learning the essentials of neurology by utilizing an interactive patient-based audiovisual electronic format.Discover today’s most practical guide to neurologic diagnosis.• Case-based format includes 131 real-world scenarios to sharpen readers’ critical thinking and diagnostic skills.• Over 370 multiple-choice questions reinforce essential knowledge.• Over 130 online video clips address common and unusual neurologic presentations.• Principles of bedside neurology include description and localization of findings, differential diagnosis, evaluation, management, and counseling.NEW to the Second Edition…• Full-color design facilitates visual learning.• 50 new cases from two institutions provide new diagnostic challenges.• Additional diagnostic images highlight critical pathologic features.• QR codes located in the print book allow easy access to videos via any smartphone or tablet QR reader• Companion website features digital interactive case presentations• Presentations by expert instructors ensure clear and accurate descriptions of neurologic conditions, their signs, and symptoms.

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With easy-to-read, high-yield coverage of essential information in neurology, Concise Neurology: A Focused Review is a practical, everyday reference for busy practitioners, fellows, residents, and students who need a rapid overview of a complex subject. The second edition has been almost entirely rewritten to stay current with recent developments in the field but retains its quick-reference format: an intuitively designed one- or two-page presentation of each topic to facilitate rapid review. Virtually every topic of interest is covered, including the core concepts in diagnosis and treatment for each syndrome or disease. Material is presented in order of clinical relevance, maintaining a thematic unity across related pages for the most effective, efficient review. An engaging writing style offers many pearls and personal explanations from the authors that clarify difficult concepts. Every page offers a quick yet thoughtful summary of key points, making it particularly useful for busy residents, fellows, and practitioners. Enrich Your Ebook Reading Experience Read directly on your preferred device(s),such as computer, tablet, or smartphone. Easily convert to audiobook,powering your content with natural language text-to-speech.

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Para obtener un diagnóstico clínico considere los cinco datos más frecuentes (durante la anamnesis, la exploración física o en los estudios de laboratorio) de un padecimiento específico. Si al menos tres de los cinco elementos no están presentes en un paciente es probable que el diagnóstico sea erróneo.C. MILLER FISHERA partir de este precepto del Dr. C. Miller Fisher, uno de los grandes neurólogos del siglo XX, los doctores Ilya Kister y José Biller han identificado los cinco hallazgos más frecuentes de los 100 síndromes y padecimientos neurológicos más comunes e importantes.El distintivo formato de 100 diagnósticos clave en Neurología incluye sinopsis con las características principales de cada enfermedad o padecimiento, ilustraciones y preguntas de estudio, los cuales hacen de esta obra una excelente herramienta para construir una base sólida de conocimientos en neurología y una referencia rápida para médicos de primer contacto o profesionales de la neurología.A través de 17 capítulos, esta obra breve y concisa sirve también como referencia para revisar con rapidez las características clínicas, diagnósticas y terapéuticas de un padecimiento específico y determinar si la presentación clínica del paciente cumple la regla «tres de cinco» de Fisher.

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Selected as a Doody's Core Title for 2022 and 2023! Anatomical localization skills based in physical examination are essential for any clinician caring for patients with neurologic disease processes. Now fully revised and up to date, Localization in Clinical Neurology, 8th Edition, uses easy-to-read descriptions, full-color illustrations and videos to help readers understand and locate the source of a patient’s signs and symptoms. This gold standard text now features dozens of clinical videos that help clinicians improve diagnostic accuracy and avoid unnecessary testing. Offers comprehensive coverage of all brain regions as well as cranial, spinal, and peripheral nerves. Provides detailed discussions of relevant anatomy and of lesions related to each anatomic feature. Includes nearly 100 NEW clinical videos designed to help pinpoint the source of patients’ signs and symptoms. Features numerous high-quality line drawings and 100 useful tables that help you quickly grasp important aspects of this challenging area of clinical neurology. Enrich Your eBook Reading Experience Read directly on your preferred device(s), such as computer, tablet, or smartphone. Easily convert to audiobook, powering your content with natural language text-to-speech.

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