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So clearly the history of stroke needs to be written. Stroke is a very complex disorder. Multiple conditions and risk factors and developments in medical knowledge and technology relate intimately to the history of stroke"--

At the midpoint of the century when Miller Fisher began his career there was little public or medical interest in stroke. By the end of the century, stroke care and research was among the most intensely active areas within all of medicine. This book is the story of that change and of one physician, Dr. Fisher, a main architect and driver of that change.

The first two editions of Stroke Syndromes were widely welcomed as authoritative reference works in stroke assessment and diagnosis. A comprehensive survey of all types of neurological, neurophysiological and other clinical dysfunction due to stroke, this revised and updated edition remains the definitive guide to stroke patterns and syndromes.

Confidently diagnose and treat rare types of cerebrovascular disease, with cutting-edge research from experts in neurology.

The brainstem includes numerous pathways connecting different brain areas and the spinal cord, neural networks with coordinating tasks, and brainstem nuclei. Consequently its topography is complex, and even experienced neurologists find it challenging to localize brainstem lesions and diagnose brainstem disorders. This richly illustrated book provides a comprehensive review of brainstem disorders and presents the relevant clinical knowledge ne...

The Effective Clinical Neurologist presents the most systematic guide available for the doctor or medical student learning the art of the neurological examination and treatment. The patient-centered method is presented in logical steps, walking the reader through the process in a clear and detailed, yet personal style. The authors begin by placing neurological medicine in its current cultural and economic environment and progress to presenting...

Navigating the Complexities of Stroke is a practical guidebook for readers with no medical training about the various types of strokes, as well as their evaluation, treatment, prevention, recovery, and effects on community and family.

Part of the What Do I Do Now? series, Stroke uses a case-based approach to cover common and important topics in the diagnosis and treatment of stroke.

A comprehensive review of vascular disease in the vertebrobasilar circulation by one of the world's leading authorities, fully updated throughout.

The brain stem and cerebellum are structures that have fascinated and puzzled physicians, anatomists, and physio­ logists for centuries. Relatively small in volume compared to the much larger and more majestic human cerebrum, and hidden away in relative obscurity in the back of the head under the protection of the bony posterior fossa and the firm dural envelope, the tentorium cerebelli, these critical neural structures defied precise study du...

Professor Caplan has extensively edited the book to shape and organize the contents into a succinct presentation by experts of the basic science and clinical aspects of the topic. The text has been divided into sections: The Brain.- Macroscopic and microscopic molecular aspects of brain ischemia, including pathophysiology, pathology, biochemistry, and clinical measurement.- Blood Vessels.- Their constitution and the pathology and physiology of...

Strokes are one of the most common disabling medical conditions, with wide-ranging economic, social, and psychological effects. For the five million stroke survivors alive today, this is a valuable resource for their families, friends and caregivers. Packed with important coping tips and management techniques, it also covers stroke and its causes, as well as risk factors and prevention.

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Updated and revised, this new edition of Caplan's Stroke continues to provide a concise and pragmatic approach to the evaluation, diagnosis, and management of adult and pediatric stroke patients. Dr. Caplan-a highly esteemed stroke authority- shares with you his vast experience and wisdom as a stroke clinician, including his time-tested strategies and unique clinical pearls that you can implement into your own practice. Expanded coverage of im...