Acute Ischemic Stroke: Imaging and Intervention [Hardcover]

R. Gilberto González (Author), Joshua A. Hirsch (Author), Michael H. Lev (Author), Pamela W. Schaefer (Author), Lee H. Schwamm (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 3540252649 | ISBN-13: 978-3540252641 | Publication Date: December 14, 2005 | Edition: 1

Up-to-date, detailed practical guide for neuroimaging of the acute ischemic stroke patients

Experienced authors in the field of neuro imaging

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"Acute Ischemic Stroke … is a comprehensive presentation of the state-of-the-art diagnosis and treatment of this condition. … This book is an excellent practical guide in providing help in the use of effective imaging in cerebrovascular disease and thereby guiding efficient and effective therapeutic decisions. The text is richly illustrated with images and plentiful tables are available for easy reference. I believe this book will serve as a unique source of information for neurologists, emergency physicians, radiologists and other health care providers … ." (Dr. T. Featherstone, RAD Magazine, January, 2007)

"This book provides comprehensive up-to-date information, including references on acute ischemic stroke with emphasis on neuroimaging. … can be highly recommended to any reader who deals with ischemic stroke in daily practice. … Being one of few comprehensive and affordable books on acute ischemic stroke, I personally enjoyed reading it … . The book predominantly addresses neuroradiologists, neurologists, and emergency department physicians and has a place in the hands of a general practicing physician … ." (American Journal of Neuroradiology, Vol. 28, September, 2007)

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Acute Ischemic Stroke: Imaging and Intervention is a comprehensive presentation of the state-of-the-art in the diagnosis and treatment of acute ischemic stroke. This book, the first of its kind, offers a practical review of recent advances in stroke neuroimaging, and the latest therapeutic options for this disease.

Written by an internationally recognized experts who are members of the interdisciplinary stroke team at the Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical School, the book covers the pathophysiology, mechanisms and molecular manifestations of ischemic brain injury and its clinical presentations; the physical principles, and practical applications of CT, CT angiography and CT perfusion; a detailed discussion of MRI, MRA, as well as diffusion and perfusion MR imaging; and the clinical management of the acute ischemic stroke patient including intravenous thrombolysis and intra-arterial vascular recanalization.

Practical guidance is provided for the use of imaging in guiding therapeutic decisions efficiently. The book is richly illustrated with images and plentiful tables are available for easy reference. It will serve as a unique source of information for neurologists, emergency physicians, radiologists and other health care providers who care for the patient with acute ischemic stroke

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 268 pages
• Publisher: Springer; 1 edition (December 14, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 3540252649
• ISBN-13: 978-3540252641
• Product Dimensions: 9.8 x 7.9 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,251,650 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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This was exactly what it was advertised to be. This will be used for our Residency program and for our physician's to use.