Tia Stroke Explained

Stroke, or brain attack as most people know it, is the leading cause of preventable death worldwide. This sudden-onset, brain-damaging emergency causes disability in 1 person every 4 minutes in USA alone, culminating in eventual death due to either high severity of the stroke, delay in treatment or mismanagement, among many other causes. This book aims at guiding you about the basics of stroke -- answering the what, why and how at every point, with heavy emphasis on management, treatment options and successful rehabilitation in a post-stroke patient. We will also take you step-wise through 'life after stroke', explaining various methods to enhance recovery with maximum output. This book also holistically tells:

• The difference between ischemic stroke, hemorrhagic stroke and Transient Ischemic Attack in their mechanism, precipitating factors, preventive measures, treatment/management options and future implications.

• Emergency management plan for stroke, right from home to the ambulance and to the tertiary care facility.

• Short-term and long-term life complications due to stroke, and how to live with them.

• Thoughtful insight on how you can help a loved one with stroke, and play your part in their support and quick recovery.

• Simple, easy and effective ways to prevent stroke with modifiable and non-modifiable risk factors to help you and your family live a stroke-free life.

• How to prevent a second stroke attack after the first one?

• Other alternative therapies that can help with stroke.

  All in all, this book is the easiest and most comprehensive user manual that talks about stroke using the latest protocols, international guidelines and updated statistics in an understandable, practical and inspiring way.