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Ischemic stroke therapeutics : a comprehensive guide /

This complete resource captures state-of-the-art strategies and the accelerated pace of discovery that is revolutionizing what is known about ischemic stroke and its treatment. Therapeutics for acute management, secondary prevention, recovery, rehabilitation, asymptomatic cerebral ischemia, and impl...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Otros Autores: Ovbiagele, Bruce (Editor ), Turan, Tanya N. (Editor )
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Cham : Springer, 2016.
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Acceso en línea:Texto completo
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Sumario:This complete resource captures state-of-the-art strategies and the accelerated pace of discovery that is revolutionizing what is known about ischemic stroke and its treatment. Therapeutics for acute management, secondary prevention, recovery, rehabilitation, asymptomatic cerebral ischemia, and implementation of stroke systems of care are all discussed in this comprehensive yet practical guide. Chapters are authored by leading academicians with extensive clinical practice experience from all over the world and feature the scientific evidence behind prevailing therapeutic strategies for managing ischemic cerebrovascular disease. The specialist or general practitioner will gain critical knowledge in stroke management, current clinical challenges and promising new therapies under investigation.
Notas:Includes index.
Descripción Física:1 online resource
Bibliografía:References5: Hemicraniectomy; Introduction; Pathophysiology; Clinical Presentation; Radiologic Findings; Surgical Timing; Surgical Technique of Hemicraniectomy; Complications; Outcomes of Decompressive Hemicraniectomy; Factors to Consider Before Hemicraniectomy; Current Recommendations; Suboccipital Decompressive Craniectomy; Conclusion; References; 6: Supportive Care and Management of Inhospital Complications; General Concepts; Key Questions; Supportive Care Basics; "Neuroworsening"; Cerebral Edema; Reperfusion Injury and Hemorrhagic Transformation; Seizures and Epilepsy.
ISBN:9783319177502
3319177508