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Stroke Graeme J. Hankey

Stroke By Graeme J. Hankey

Stroke by Graeme J. Hankey

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Summary

Provides information for understanding and treating patients who have suffered a stroke or who are at risk of suffering one. Written in the question and answer format, this book helps prepare readers to work with patients and their families. It also provides information on effective, evidence-based care and management for the busy practitioner.

Stroke Summary

Stroke: Your Questions Answered by Graeme J. Hankey

Part of the "Your Questions Answered" series, this useful book provides must-have information for understanding and treating patients who have suffered a stroke or who are at risk of suffering one. Written in the same popular question and answer format as the others titles in this series, it helps prepare readers to work with patients and their families. It also provides information on effective, evidence-based care and management for the busy practitioner who needs quick access to important clinical information.

Table of Contents

1. Terminology and definitions (What is a stroke?) 2. Epidemiology (How big is the problem of stroke?) 3. Diagnosis of stroke and transient ischaemic attack (Is it a vascular event?) 4. Localization of the lesion (Where is the damage?) 5. Pathological diagnosis (What is the nature of the lesion?) 6. Aetiological diagnosis 1 (What are the possible causes?) 7. Aetiological diagnosis 2 (What are the possible risk factors?) 8. Aetiological diagnosis 3 (What investigations are needed?) 9. Prognosis (What does the future hold for the patient?) 10. Early management (Should patients be referred to hospital?) 11. Hospital management (Where and how should the patient be managed?) 12. General management (What is basic stroke care?) 13. Specific management (What therapy for stroke is effective?) 14. Secondary prevention (How can recurrence be managed?) 15. Post-stroke care (How should persisting problems be managed?) 16. Stroke in special populations Appendix A: Volunteer and support groups and web sites Appendix B: Diagnostic evaluation of suspected transient ischaemic attack and stroke References Glossary Index of patient questions Index

Additional information

GOR003058129
9780443071461
0443071462
Stroke: Your Questions Answered by Graeme J. Hankey
Graeme J. Hankey
Your Questions Answered
Used - Very Good
Paperback
Elsevier Health Sciences
2002-04-21
360
N/A
Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
This is a used book - there is no escaping the fact it has been read by someone else and it will show signs of wear and previous use. Overall we expect it to be in very good condition, but if you are not entirely satisfied please get in touch with us

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