Stroke

This book showcases an organized approach to the emergent identification, diagnosis and critical care of the major types of stroke. Information on the care of ischemic stroke, subarachnoid hemorrhage and intracerebral hemorrhage is concisely presented. The text recounts the methods and processes by which neurologists, neurosurgeons, emergency physicians, neuroradiologists and intensivists organize stroke care.The basic scientific rationale and the clinical scientific data supporting these methods of care delivery are presented.
TOC: From the Contents: Improving Early Referral and Emergency Care in Acute Stroke.- Referral Patterns in Clinical Trials.- Pathophysiology of Stroke.- Autonomic Changes in Stroke.- Intracranial Pressure in Circulatory Management.- Imaging and Early Evaluation of Stroke.- Modern Imaging Technology in the Assessment of Acute Ischemic Stroke.- Thrombolytic Therapy in Acute Ischemic Stroke.- Preventin Postischemic Injury During Reperfusion.- Mechanisms of Reversible Injury and Neuroprotection.- Combined Neuroprotection/Thrombolysis in Acute Stroke.- Medical Management of Elevated ICP.- Surgical Management of ICP and Monitoring.- Intracerebral Hemorrhage Progression.- Surgical Treatment of Intracerebral Hemorrhage.- Operative and Interventional Neuroradiology.- Vasospasm Following Subarrachnoid Hemorrhage.-