| Description |
ix, 133 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 20 cm |
| Series |
The facts |
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Facts (Oxford, England)
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Facts
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| Contents |
Machine derived contents note: Contents -- 1 What is stroke? 1 -- 2 How common is stroke? 11 -- 3 Who gets strokes? 19 -- 4 The causes of stroke 35 -- 5 What can be done for people who have a stroke? 47 -- 6 Rehabilitation after stroke 67 -- 7 Living after stroke 95 -- 8 How do you prevent stroke? 105 -- Glossary 123 -- Appendix 127 -- Index 000 |
| Summary |
"Stroke is a common cause of disability, and the third most common cause of death in the UK. This book explains why strokes occur, and why it is mainly a disease of older age, but also explores why babies and children can suffer from strokes too. It offers advice regarding what should be done following a suspected stroke, and how stroke should be treated through medical care. Perhaps most importantly, it also describes how we can all make changes in our lives to prevent strokes from happening to ourselves and our family." "Stroke: The Facts is a user-friendly guide for all those who have had a stroke, their families, and carers. Students and healthcare professionals will also find it a useful introduction to stroke medicine."--BOOK JACKET |
| Notes |
"All the information you need, straight from the experts" |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Subject |
Cerebrovascular disease.
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Cerebrovascular disease -- Popular works.
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Stroke.
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| Author |
Belgum, David Rudolph, 1922-2007.
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| LC no. |
2007043725 |
| ISBN |
9780199212729 |
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0199212724 |
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