Handbook of Clinical Nutrition and Stroke

Mandy L. Corrigan, MPH, RD, LD, CNSC Cleveland Clinic, Nutrition Support Team, Cleveland, OH, USA Arlene A. Escuro, MS, RD, LD, CNSC Cleveland Clinic, Nutrition Therapy, Cleveland, OH, USA Donald F. Kirby, MD, FACP, FACN, FACG, AGAF, CNSC, CPNS Cleveland Clinic, Center for Human Nutrition, Department of Gastroenterology, Cleveland, OH, USA

Epidemiology of Stroke.- Types of Strokes.- Stroke Risk Factors.- Perspectives and Approach to Stroke Prevention and Therapy.- Diabetes Mellitus Prevention and Treatment.- Hypertension/Hyperlipidemia/Hyperhomocysteinemia and Nutrition Approaches.-  Obesity and Stroke.- Pediatric/Adolescent Stroke.- Stroke in Younger and Older Adults.-  Medical Management of Stroke.- Malnutrition in Stroke.- Fluid and Electrolyte Management.- Nutrition Support.- Enteral Access.- Dysphagia in Stroke.- Stroke Nursing Care.- Stroke Rehabilitation.- Ethical Issues in Stroke Patients.- Suggested Stroke Related Resources for the Practitioner and Patient.