Management of Acute Stroke - Neurological Disease and Therapy

Hardback (29 Jul 1999)

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Publisher's Synopsis

Explores the effectiveness of tissue plasminogen activator when used within the first three hours of the onset of symptoms!
This book gathers fundamental scientific thought and clinical knowledge relating to acute stroke management, and suggests appropriate guidelines for treating patients when blood ceases to flow to the brain.
Written by a panel of international clinicians who draw on their experiences of seeing patients on a daily basis, Management of Acute Stroke,

advocates early intervention techniques to prevent complications following a stroke

highlights the importance of determining the origin of a stroke to reduce the possibility of recurrence

encourages preventive care to ensure good health

describes the personal, familial, and financial burdens of acute stroke

emphasizes the benefits of early exposure to emergency and neurological care to lessen the severity of a stroke

discusses specific complications that hinder outcomes and adversely affect prognosis

analyzes the usefulness of commonly prescribed medications such as aspirin and other antiplatelets and anticoagulants

supplies a critical care pathway for stroke management

and more!

ISBN:	9780824770921
Publisher:	Taylor and Francis
Imprint:	CRC Press
Pub date:	29 Jul 1999
DEWEY:	616.81
DEWEY edition:	21
Language:	English
Number of pages:	541
Weight:	861g
Height:	279mm
Width:	216mm
Spine width:	31mm