| Description |
1 online resource (232 pages) |
| Contents |
Cover; Series Page; Title Page; Copyright; Contributors; Preface; Chapter 1: Introduction to Stroke; Chapter 2: Primary Prevention of Stroke; Chapter 3: Transient Ischaemic Attack; Chapter 4: Acute Stroke; Chapter 5: Medical Complications of Stroke; Chapter 6: Stroke Rehabilitation; Chapter 7: Stroke in Younger People; Chapter 8: Mobility; Chapter 9: Communication and Swallowing; Chapter 10: Psychological Problems after Stroke; Chapter 11: Secondary Prevention of Stroke; Chapter 12: Long-term Support for Stroke Survivors and their Carers; Index; Advertisement |
| Summary |
Stroke is the most common cause of adult disability and is of increasing importance within ageing populations. This brand new title in the ABC series covers the entire patient journey, from prevention through to long-term support. It includes primary prevention and management of risk factors for stroke and secondary prevention including pharmaceutical, lifestyle and surgical intervention. The general principles of stroke rehabilitation are also addressed as well as mobility, communication and psychological problems, as is stroke in younger people. It also covers long-term support for stroke sur |
| Notes |
Print version record |
| Subject |
Cerebrovascular disease.
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MEDICAL -- Neurology.
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Cerebrovascular disease
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| Author |
Walker, Marion F
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| ISBN |
9781444397789 |
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1444397788 |
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