Ebook: The Stroke Book

Designed for use by busy professionals who need quick answers, this revised and updated second edition of The Stroke Book is a concise and practical reference for anyone involved in managing critically ill cerebrovascular patients. • Covers a wide range of common conditions such as ischemic and hemorrhagic strokes, subarachnoid hemorrhages and intracranial aneurysms • Provides focused protocols for assessing and treating stroke patients in the emergency room, intensive care unit or general hospital setting • A new chapter summarizes key clinical trials for stroke therapies • User-friendly format • Packed with algorithms, tables and summary boxes for immediate access to key information • A color plate section illustrates key pathology and diagnostic imaging Written by experienced contributors from leading stroke centers, this is an essential companion for navigating stroke-related clinical situations successfully and making informed decisions about treatment.

Algorithms, tables and summary boxes give immediate easy access to recommended management strategies
A color plate section illustrates key pathology and diagnostic imaging
The results of major clinical trials are summarized, facilitating evidence-supported practice

Review of previous edition: 'The Stroke Book is concise, well-written, and easy to read … with excellent sections on basic stroke entities that may be encountered by healthcare professionals … excellent value for a book of this size, quality, and content.' Journal of Neurosurgery