Stroke (American Academy of Neurology) [Paperback]

M.D. Louis R. Caplan (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 1, 2005 | ISBN-10: 193260314X | ISBN-13: 978-1932603149 | Edition: 1

Stroke, the fourth volume in a series sponsored by the American Academy of Neurology, was written for both stroke survivors and individuals wishing to learn more about the condition and how to prevent it. This informative text covers the nature of stroke and its causes, risk factors and prevention, symptoms and treatment, evaluation and diagnosis of stroke survivors, improving function through rehabilitation, how friends and families can cope and manage, and the future of stroke and the progress already being made.

Written by one of the most respected doctors in the field, Stroke is easily accessible, avoids medical jargon, and focuses not just on the patient but on the community and those close to the survivor. This essential guide will help ensure that patients are provided with both the medical and personal care they need and will make this most difficult of circumstances a bit easier for all involved.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"In this introductory book that covers a broad array of cerebrovascular disorders edited by Dr. Louis Caplan, the readers will glean much practical information....The 26 chapters were written by authors with a range of clinical experience but the overriding expertise and vast clinical experience provided by Dr. Caplan is evident in all of them. The topics covered by these chapters range from the common to the relatively esoteric, but encompass the great majority of clinical problems seen by busy clinicians. This introductory case-based book should provide an excellent first exposure to the field of cerebrovascular disease for medical students, residents and early stage practitioners that will hopefully inspire them to delve more deeply into this rapidly expanding and increasingly exciting area of clinical medicine."

-Marc Fisher, MD, Professor of Neurology, University of Massachusetts Medical School, Boston, MA

"No patient is average. Lou Caplan makes the point eloquently with 26 well described and discussed cases. He arrives at the key points and references with the perspective and wisdom of a master practitioner of the art and science of stroke. I highly recommended it."

-Vladimir Hachinski, MD, FRCPC, DSc, Distinguished University Professor, University of Western Ontario, University Hospital, London, Ontario, Canada

"This book fits particularly well into the "What Do I Do Now?" series as each stroke case is different. The chapters are well organized, beginning with clinical scenarios and ending with key points. This is a surprisingly easy-to-read, introductory book on stroke." --Doody's

--This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

About the Author

Louis R. Caplan, M.D. is a Professor of Neurology at Harvard Medical School and Chief of the Stroke Service at the Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center. He serves on the editorial boards of a dozen leading neurology journals and has published numerous books and articles on the topic of stroke, including Striking Back at Stroke: A Doctor-Patient Journal (Dana Press, 2003). Dr. Caplan continues to consult on and care for patients with neurological conditions and still loves to teach and write.

Product Details

• Paperback: 256 pages
• Publisher: Demos Medical Publishing; 1 edition (October 1, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 193260314X
• ISBN-13: 978-1932603149
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6.1 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12.3 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,671,257 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4.0 out of 5 stars good choice for reviewing stroke, December 3, 2010

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you can make a rapid review of stroke by the help of these sample cases.I recommend it for neurology residents and to whom intrested in stroke..