A stroke is when blood stops flowing to a part of the brain. It can affect things like speech and movement and recovery time can be long. A stroke needs urgent medical attention in hospital because it can be life-threatening (NHS.uk).
Stroke is one of the leading causes of disability and mortality worldwide, posing challenges that are both medical and systemic. Despite these hurdles, the past two decades have witnessed remarkable advances in stroke care, ranging from improved diagnostic techniques, to groundbreaking therapeutic interventions and rehabilitation strategies.
Presented in an accessible and practical format, this book provides clinicians with the latest advances and knowledge in the diagnosis and management of stroke patients.
The comprehensive text covers acute stroke management, preventive strategies, neurorehabilitation, stroke in pregnant women and children, secondary prevention, long-term complications such as vascular dementia, and much more.
With contributions from leading experts in the field, this book is an invaluable resource for neurologists and allied healthcare professionals.