STOP YOUR NEXT STROKE: STROKE PREVENTION FOR THOSE WHO HAVE HAD A STROKE OR STROKE-LIKE SYMPTOM [Paperback]

David Alway (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: December 27, 2005 | ISBN-10: 142085612X | ISBN-13: 978-1420856125 | Edition: 1

This is a straightforward guide to stroke prevention for those who have had a stroke or stroke-like symptom. The first chapter reviews, in plain language, the different stroke types and how they cause stroke symptoms. The reader can then turn to the chapter that deals with his or her stroke type. In each section, discussion of the causes of stroke is integrated with stroke prevention recommendations, backed up by scientific citations where appropriate. Prevention recommendations are made in the form of goals which are marked off on an easy to use Goal Chart, included in the book. Hospitals and Not-for-profit organizations may buy at a 40% discount by calling 888-280-7715 or sending your order, via e-mail, to [e-mail]

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About the Author

Dr. Alway is a board certified neurologist involved in stroke clinical trials research and full time private practice in Alexandria, Virginia. He is also the Chairman of the Stroke Clinical Effectiveness Team at Inova Alexandria Hospital. He regularly lectures physicians, physician's assistant students, and nurses regarding stroke treatment and prevention. In recognition of his teaching ability, he was elected to the national Alpha Omega Alpha honor society.

Product Details

• Paperback: 92 pages
• Publisher: AuthorHouse; 1 edition (December 27, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 142085612X
• ISBN-13: 978-1420856125
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 0.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #820,955 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #96 in Books > Health, Fitness & Dieting > Disorders & Diseases > Strokes

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Clear Roadmap to Low Stroke Risk, July 7, 2006

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Thales (St.Louis, MO USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: STOP YOUR NEXT STROKE: STROKE PREVENTION FOR THOSE WHO HAVE HAD A STROKE OR STROKE-LIKE SYMPTOM (Paperback)

I found this book to be clearly written, easily understandable and fast to read. It's informative to stroke victims who want to reduce their chances of having another stroke, or even to those who are at high risk of having a stroke.

The book provides you with a road map that is tailored to your specific situation, and by which you can track your progress over time. It does so by starting with the broadest categories of types of strokes, and then working toward more narrow conditions within those categories. As you read the book you fill out a chart checking off the conditions that apply to your situation and ignoring those that don't. This way, after you are done reading the book, you will have a set of goals tailored to your situation, and thus will be set on a course to reducing your risk of another stroke. According to the book, you can reduce the risk significantly in most cases.

The book weighs in at about 90 pages and the type is fairly large. The reader will find illustrations, which augment ones understanding of specific conditions.

The book does have medical terminology, but it doesn't overwhelm the reader. What I liked, in fact, was that the writer provided reasons why certain conditions are a problem. For instance, high blood pressure apparently harms the walls of the arteries, which speeds up the process of atherosclerosis. I'd always heard that high blood pressure was bad, but I'd never heard a causal explanation until this book.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Hands-on guide to stroke prevention, March 6, 2006

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A reader - See all my reviews

This review is from: STOP YOUR NEXT STROKE: STROKE PREVENTION FOR THOSE WHO HAVE HAD A STROKE OR STROKE-LIKE SYMPTOM (Paperback)

This book is very easy to understand and to the point. It walks you through all the steps you should take to prevent another stroke, from the medications you should be taking to changing your daily habits. The book encourages and helps you to become proactive in your own stroke prevention care. With the help of a goal chart, you are able to track your progress in attaining a set of personalized goals. Overall, I think this is a great book if you're looking for a hands-on guide to stroke prevention.