Stroke NIP- Neurology in Practice Series

Stroke is a leading cause of disability and death

Early and rapid diagnosis of stroke is essential for identifying the optimum treatment strategy. Recurrence can be prevented if the underlying mechanism is understood. The earlier appropriate rehabilitation programmes can be started, the better the chance of a strong recovery.

Stroke provides the foundations for practice that will enhance your patient?s chances of recovery. The expert authors provide the evidence-based roadmap you need to provide the best bedside care including:

 Bedside evaluation of the stroke patient

• Neurovascular imaging
• Treatment of acute ischemic stroke and  hemorrhagic stroke
• Diagnosis of stroke mechanism and secondary prevention
• Post stroke recovery
• Telemedicine for the acute stroke patient

 Clinical in approach, practical in execution, Stroke will help you diagnose and manage your patients more effectively.

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

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