Description |
x, 235 pages : illustrations, map ; 25 cm |
Contents |
Stroke: historical perspectives and future directions / Magdy Selim -- Neuroimaging of the acute stroke patient / William A. Copen and Michael H. Lev -- Intravenous thrombolysis / Sherry H.-Y. Chou and Eric E. Smith -- Endovascular approaches to acute stroke / Raul G. Nogueira ... [et al.] -- Nonthrombolytic acute stroke therapies / Aneesh B. Singhal, Larami MacKenzie, and Joshua M. Levine -- Surgical management of acute stroke patients / Alim P. Mitha, Carlos E. Sanchez, and Christopher S. Ogilvy -- Antithrombotic therapy for acute stroke / Orla Sheehan and Peter Kelly -- Intensive care management of acute ischemic stroke / Kevin N. Sheth and David M. Greer -- Evaluation of acute stroke etiologies / Karen L. Furie ... [et al.] -- TeleStroke : application of telemedicine in acute ischemic stroke / Eric S. Rosenthal and Lee H. Schwamm |
Summary |
"Acute Ischemic Stroke: An Evidence-based Approach provides readers with an overview of the clinical and biological evidence to support the current treatment of AIS and paves a road for discovery by highlighting the future directions of research. Laying out treatment plans and protocols in a handbook fashion designed for ease-of-use. Illustrated throughout with tables and figures, Acute Ischemic Stroke is a reference for the treatment of AIS for a range of healthcare professionals, including stroke neurologists, emergency room physicians, neurology residents and fellows, medical students, and nurse practitioners."--BOOK JACKET |
Notes |
Formerly CIP. Uk |
Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
Notes |
Print version record |
Subject |
Cerebral ischemia -- Treatment.
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Cerebrovascular disease -- Treatment.
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Evidence-based medicine.
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Evidence-Based Medicine.
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Stroke.
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Therapeutics.
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Stroke -- therapy.
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Evidence-Based Medicine.
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Author |
Greer, David M., 1966-
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LC no. |
2007013702 |
ISBN |
0470068078 (hbk.) |
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9780470068076 (hbk.) |
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