Main description:

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. It is essential reading for neurologists and cardiologists.

Contents:

Contributors 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