Stroke For Dummies [Paperback]

John R. Marler M.D. (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 9, 2005

Features tons of advice for recovery and rehabilitation

Get the latest on the symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of stroke

Have questions and concerns about strokes? This reassuring guide provides invaluable information for stroke victims and their loved ones, from what a stroke is and what it feels like to proven treatments and therapies. You'll see how to implement a plan for preventing stroke, treat the lingering effects of stroke, and maximize home caregiver effectiveness while minimizing fatigue.

Discover how to:

• Understand what causes different types of stroke
• Recognize warning signs
• Get the most out of doctors and hospitals
• Speed recovery with the best treatments
• Help prevent future strokes
• Decide the best living arrangements after stroke

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Features tons of advice for recovery and rehabilitation

Get the latest on the symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of stroke

Have questions and concerns about strokes? This reassuring guide provides invaluable information for stroke victims and their loved ones, from what a stroke is and what it feels like to proven treatments and therapies. You'll see how to implement a plan for preventing stroke, treat the lingering effects of stroke, and maximize home caregiver effectiveness while minimizing fatigue.

Discover how to

• Understand what causes different types of stroke
• Recognize warning signs
• Get the most out of doctors and hospitals
• Speed recovery with the best treatments
• Help prevent future strokes
• Decide the best living arrangements after stroke

About the Author

John R. Marler, MD (Bethesda, Maryland), a board-certified neurologist and stroke researcher, is Associate Director for Clinical Trials at the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke. He is a fellow of the American Stroke Association and recipient of the association’s Feinberg Award for Excellence in Clinical Research. He has been administering clinical research in stroke since 1984. He completed his neurology residency training at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota and graduated from West Virginia University Medical School in Morgantown, West Virginia.

Product Details

• Paperback: 384 pages
• Publisher: For Dummies; 1 edition (September 9, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0764572016
• ISBN-13: 978-0764572012
• Product Dimensions: 7.4 x 0.8 x 9.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.3 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #297,669 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #35 in Books > Health, Fitness & Dieting > Disorders & Diseases > Strokes

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars good for when stroke first happens, February 3, 2006

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S. Vos "bobbiejo" (Centralia, WA) - See all my reviews
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I got this book late in the game. I wish I would of gotten this book when my husband's stroke first happened. it explains things pretty good. from when a stroke 1st happens to all the stuff afterwards. another good book is High Blood Pressure for Dummies. A site to go to for support is strokeboard.net - lots of great people to talk to.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Helpful Handbook, May 8, 2008

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Ms. Pantz (Western MA United States) - See all my reviews

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The whole "...for Dummies" series is great reference material, and this book is no exception. If you find yourself in the unfortunate circumstance of having to learn "ALL" about the subject of stroke, then buy this book! The information in it not only addressed many of my family's concerns, but also anticipated the struggles we fumbled towards. The chapters on what happens when the patient must leave the hospital were especially helpful.
At such an uncertain and overwhelming time, one needs reliable information which is easy to grasp. Reading Stroke for Dummies was like listening to a wise friend dispense trusted advice.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great book on strokes, April 10, 2008

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V. T. (Naperville, IL) - See all my reviews

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My 82 year old mother had a stroke and I ordered this book for my dad to help him understand the process of what she is going through. He has raved repeatedly about the book. It is written in terms that anyone can understand. It's a great book! Thank you to the writers.