Prognosis of Neurological Diseases [electronic resource] /
Sghirlanzoni, Angelo.editor.
Lauria, Giuseppe.editor.
Chiapparini, Luisa.editor.
This book offers clear, detailed guidance on all aspects of prognostic evaluation in patients who have been diagnosed with a neurological illness or have been involved in an accident with neurological consequences. It covers the full range of disorders of central and peripheral nervous system, providing accurate prognostic estimates and addressing relevant clinical issues, differential diagnosis, and the role of imaging. The volume is practically oriented and designed for use on a daily basis when assessing prognosis and discussing the outcome with patients, their families, and other interested parties. It will support patient-doctor partnerships by ensuring professional answers to patients' and doctors' questions and by promoting realistic expectations of the effect of medical interventions. In addition, it will enable doctors, lawyers, and other professionals to understand relevant issues when an estimate of prognosis and life expectancy is the subject of legal dispute.
Description based upon print version of record.
Includes bibliographical references at the end of each chapters and index.
Foreword -- Preface -- Vascular Diseases: Ischemic Stroke -- Vascular Diseases: Cerebral Hemorrhage -- Inflammatory Diseases of the Cerebral Arteries -- Trauma of the Central Nervous System -- Coma -- Sleep Disorders -- Viral Infections of the Nervous System -- Bacterial, Fungal and Parasitic Infections of the Central Nervous System -- Leprosy -- Prion Diseases -- Myelin Disorders: Multiple Sclerosis -- Myelin Disorders: Devic's Syndrome -- Myelin Disorders: Post-Infectious Neurological Syndromes (PINS) -- Leukodystrophies -- Antibody-Mediated Encephalitis -- Dementias -- Intellectual Disability -- Toxic and Deficiency Encephalopathies -- Inborn Errors of Metabolism -- Mitochondrial Disorders -- Disorders of Upper and Lower Motor Neurons -- Headaches -- Disorders of Cerebrospinal Fluid Circulation -- Epilepsy and Myoclonus -- Neoplastic Disorders -- Neurofibromatosis Type 1 and Type2.-Paraneoplastic Neurological Syndromes -- Extrapyramidal Diseases: Parkinson's Disease -- Extrapyramidal Diseases: Atypical Parkinsonisms -- Extrapyramidal Diseases: Huntington's Disease -- Extrapyramidal Diseases: Hyperkinetic Movement Disorders - Tics and Tourette Syndrome -- Extrapyramidal Diseases: Essential Tremor -- Extrapyramidal Diseases: Dystonia -- Ataxias and Cerebellar Degenerations -- Disorders of Peripheral Nerves -- Disorders of Autonomic Nervous System -- Autoimmune Ion Channel Disorders of the Peripheral Nervous System -- Muscular Dystrophies -- Inflammatory Myophaties -- Pain and Related Syndromes.
This book offers clear, detailed guidance on all aspects of prognostic evaluation in patients who have been diagnosed with a neurological illness or have been involved in an accident with neurological consequences. It covers the full range of disorders of central and peripheral nervous system, providing accurate prognostic estimates and addressing relevant clinical issues, differential diagnosis, and the role of imaging. The volume is practically oriented and designed for use on a daily basis when assessing prognosis and discussing the outcome with patients, their families, and other interested parties. It will support patient-doctor partnerships by ensuring professional answers to patients' and doctors' questions and by promoting realistic expectations of the effect of medical interventions. In addition, it will enable doctors, lawyers, and other professionals to understand relevant issues when an estimate of prognosis and life expectancy is the subject of legal dispute.
Neurology .
Rehabilitation.
Forensic medicine.
Neurosurgery.
Neurology.
Rehabilitation.
Forensic Medicine.
Neurosurgery.