Suitable for neurologists and cardiologists, 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; and prevention and management of post-stroke complications.
Covering the wide range of knowledge and skills needed to tackle problems that may lead up to, or follow on from a stroke, this new edition follows the course of a patient's journey from diagnosis to life at home, incorporating recent changes in the field of stroke medicine including the latest clinical trials.
Mostly affecting older people, stroke can lead to death, disability, and dependency. Stroke in the Older Person brings together key discussions on every aspect of stroke as it affects the older person. Written by experienced clinicians, it offers evidence-based information and practical tips to promote excellent care for older patients.
This invaluable reference provides stroke clinicians with access to the best available evidence for strategies and interventions in stroke prevention, acute stroke treatment, and stroke recovery. This new edition covers prehospital stroke care and regionalized stroke systems, endovascular reperfusion therapy, and electrical and magnetic brain stimulation.
This book explores the link between autism and eating disorders, sharing findings from both clinical research and first-hand experience. Chapters explore ways in which traditional eating disorder treatments can be adapted to support autistic people towards full recovery.