Antiplatelet therapy is the cornerstone of treatment of ischemic cardiovascular disease and over the last few years spectacular advancements in this field have been recorded. This is the first comprehensive handbook entirely dedicated to all the aspects of antiplatelet therapy. …
With the aging population ever growing, healthcare for persons suffering from stroke and related illnesses is increasingly important. Evidence-Based Nursing Care in Stroke and Neurovascular Conditions provides a comprehensive and practical guide for novice, experienced and advan…
"Provides a practical guide for the general public and medical professionals. Dr. Louis R. Caplan, one of the world's leading experts, guides readers through the subject in a straightforward and accessible manner. He offers information and advice that readers will find immediate…
Strokes afflict thousands of people every year. Yet, for every fatal case, many more victims survive, often going on to live long, productive lives. Of course, none of it is simple-not preventing a ""brain attack, "" nor survival, rehabilitation, or living with cerebrovascular d…
"Based around the core curriculum for specialist trainees, Oxford Case Histories in Stroke features 51 well-structured, peer-reviewed cases from the Oxford Hospitals giving detailed coverage of the specialty, including diagnostic and management dilemmas. Each case comprises a br…
"Based around the core curriculum for specialist trainees, Oxford Case Histories in Stroke features 51 well-structured, peer-reviewed cases from the Oxford Hospitals giving detailed coverage of the specialty, including diagnostic and management dilemmas. Each case comprises a br…
"Stroke is a common cause of disability, and the third most common cause of death in the UK. This book explains why strokes occur, and why it is mainly a disease of older age, but also explores why babies and children can suffer from strokes too. It offers advice regarding what …
Stroke is a common cause of disability and the third commonest cause of death but it fails to attract much public attention. This book seeks to redress the balance by describing who is at the most risk of stroke and why. Anyone can have a stroke, but why is it mainly a disease o…
Stroke is the third most common cause of death after heart disease and cancer in developed countries. Part of the Oxford Neurology Library, this pocketbook highlights the importance of stroke, its diagnosis, the problems of misdiagnosis, and current thoughts on its pathogenesis,…
This resource highlights the importance of stroke, its diagnosis, the problems of its misdiagnosis, and current thoughts on its pathogenesis, acute treatment and rehabilitation, as well as prevention. The book will serve as an invaluable quick reference for GPs, neurologists, ca…
This book "provides a concise, authoritative, and practical guide to the detection, evaluation, and treatment of stroke. Primary and secondary prevention measures are also emphasized, forming the basis for a management strategy aimed at halting the progression of atherosclerosis…
