Ebook: Stroke in Blacks: A Guide to Management and Prevention

The third leading killer in America, stroke accounts for two to six times more African Americans than whites. This book provides clinicians with a comprehensive text on the epidemiology, pathophysiology, diagnosis and treatment of stroke and sequela in black patients. The first section deals with relevant pathology, pathophysiology, clinical presentation and diagnostic work-up of stroke subtypes that commonly affect blacks. The next section focuses on the epidemiology and primary prevention of stroke in African American and African populations outside America. Incidence, prevalence and mortality statistics are analyzed, as well as the role of risk factors and impact of primary prevention. The final part reviews studies on acute treatment of stroke in African Americans, secondary prevention studies, medical management of the stroke patient, diagnosis and treatment of late sequela such as vascular dementia, rehabilitation, and a summary of practical guidelines for diagnosis and treatment.