Stroke
By: Louis R. Caplan.
Series: American Academy of Neurology Press quality of life guides; AAN Press quality of life guide
Publisher: Demos; AAN Press, American Academy of Neurology
Published: 2006
Place of publication: New York; Saint Paul, MN
Language: eng
Number of pages: 233
Subjects: Cerebrovascular disease -- Popular works.; Cerebrovascular Disorders -- diagnosis.; Cerebrovascular Disorders -- therapy.
Genres: Popular works.
Description: Written for both stroke survivors and individuals wishing to learn more about the condition and how to prevent it. Friends and families of stroke patients should find it a valuable resource packed with important coping tips and management techniques. Nurses, social workers, public health officials, and other caregivers should also benefit from this informative text.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 217) and index.
Table of contents: title: Introduction: Why is stroke so important?; title: What is a stroke? What are the causes? What are the different kinds of stroke?; title: What are the medical conditions that cause the blood vessel and heart damage that lead to stroke?; title: How can strokes be prevented? What are the risk factors for stroke and how can they be reduced?; title: What is the appearance of the brain and how does it work?; title: What are the arteries and veins that supply the brain?; title: What are the different symptoms of stroke? What abnormalities do doctors look for and find in stroke patients?; title: How can doctors tell what caused a stroke? What tests are used to evaluate individuals who may have had a stroke?; title: What treatments are available?; title: What are the complications of stroke?; title: What are some of the dysfunctions, disabilities, and handicaps that remain after a stroke?; title: How does recovery from stroke occur? How can recovery be improved? What is rehabilitation? Where is it performed and by whom?; title: How does one person's stroke affect others?; title: What does the future hold? What research is being pursued?