Stroke [Paperback]

Part of the Oxford Neurology Library, this pocketbook highlights the importance of stroke, its diagnosis, the problems of misdiagnosis, and current thoughts on its pathogenesis, acute treatment and rehabilitation as well as prevention.Stroke is the third most common cause of death after heart disease and cancer in developed countries. Part of the Oxford Neurology Library, this pocketbook highlights the importance of stroke, its diagnosis, the problems of misdiagnosis, and current thoughts on its pathogenesis, acute treatment and rehabilitation as well as prevention. The book will serve as an invaluable quick reference for neurologists, cardiologists, geriatricians, internists, trainees, nurses, allied health professionals, and general practitioners.Section I. EPIDEMIOLOGY, PATHOPHYSIOLOGY AND PHENOMENOLOGY1. Epidemiology2. Primary prevention3. Pathophysiology and cellular mechanisms4. Phenomenology of ischemic stroke5. Intracerebral haemorrhage6. Cerebral venous thrombosis and subarachnoid haemorrhageSection II. DIAGNOSIS AND DIAGNOSTIC INSTRUMENTS7. Clinical diagnosis8. Diagnostic instruments9. Stroke subtype classificationSection III. ACUTE STROKE MANAGEMENT AND TREATMENT10. Management of acute stroke11. Specific treatment of ischemic stroke12. Specific treatment of intracerebral haemorhage13. Cerebral venous thrombosis and subarachnoid haemorrhageSection IV. SECONDARY PREVENTION, RECOVERY AND REHABILITATION14. Secondary prevention15. Recovery and rehabilitationThe book will serve as an invaluable quick reference for neurologists, cardiologists, geriatricians, internists, trainees, nurses, allied health professionals, and general practitioners.