Stroke Medicine (Oxford Specialist Handbooks in Neurology)

Synopsis

Epidemiology -- Neuroanatomy -- Vascular Anatomy And Stroke Syndromes -- History-taking In The Stroke Patient -- Examination -- Investigation Of The Stroke Patient -- Imaging In Stroke -- Ischaemic Stroke : Common Causes -- Acute Stroke Treatment -- Secondary Prevention Of Stroke -- Unusual Causes Of Stroke And Their Treatment -- Cerebral Venous Thrombosis -- Cerebral Haemorrhage -- Recovery And Rehabilitation -- Vascular Dementia -- Organization Of Stroke Services -- Ethical Issues In Stroke Care. Hugh Markus, Professor Of Stroke Medicine, University Of Cambridge, And Honorary Consultant Neurologist, Addenbrooke's Hospital, Cambridge, Uk, Anthony Pereira, Consultant Neurologist, Department Of Neurology, St. George's Hospital, London, Uk, Geoffrey Cloud, Consultant Stroke Physician, Department Of Neurology, St. George's Hospital, London, Uk. Includes Bibliographical References And Index.