Stroke in Children and Young Adults E-Book

Stroke in Children and Young Adults E-Book
Author: José Biller
Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences
Total Pages: 361
Release: 2009-04-20
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 0702038830

The revised and updated second edition of this comprehensive text continues to offer careful critical evaluation and authoritative advice on stroke, the most complicated disease affecting the nervous system of children and young adults. New chapters, the latest guidelines from the American Heart Association, tips for preventing misdiagnoses, and more provide you with the knowledge you need to make the best clinical and management decisions of both common and rare cerebrovascular disorders in the young population. Tightly focused, this fully referenced textbook fills the void in the literature by including detailed discussions on topics such as stroke in neonates, atherosclerotic cerebral infarction in young adults, strokes caused by migraines, stroke during pregnancy, and a myriad of others. Up-to-date tables containing rich troves of data along with the careful selection of multiple references further enhances your acumen. Offers practical, clinical guidance on stroke and stroke related issues, such as atherosclerotic cerebral infarction, non-atherosclerotic cerebral vasculopathies, cardiac disorders, and disorders of hemostasis to broaden your knowledge base. Includes an overview of stroke types, risk factors, prognosis, and diagnostic strategies in neonates, children, and young adults to help you better manage every condition you see. Discusses the diverse etiologies of stroke in children and young adults to increase awareness in the differences of presenting signs between children and adults. Features new chapters on Applied Anatomy, Pediatric CNS Vascular Malformation, and Vascular Disorders of the Spinal Cord to keep you on the cusp of this challenging and burgeoning field. Presents data from the latest American Heart Association guidelines for stroke in children and young adults—coauthored by Dr. Biller—to help you make better informed evaluation and management decisions. Provides tips on how to prevent misdiagnosis. Offers the latest knowledge on therapy and rehabilitation to help you chose the best treatment options. Includes more images to enhance visual guidance.

Common Pitfalls in Cerebrovascular Disease

Common Pitfalls in Cerebrovascular Disease
Author: José Biller
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Total Pages: 281
Release: 2015-07-09
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 1316351726

Clinical case studies have long been recognized as a useful adjunct to problem-based learning and continuing professional development. They emphasize the need for clinical reasoning, integrative thinking, problem-solving, communication, teamwork and self-directed learning – all desirable generic skills for health care professionals. This book is a teaching tool that bridges the gap between textbook information and everyday experience of clinicians 'in the trenches'. Leading practitioners bring a practical approach to these complex conditions, highlighting specific areas of diagnostic uncertainty in evaluation and treatment. Each case is taken from real-world clinical practice and reviews the diagnostic and treatment process in a systematic manner, identifying common challenges and potential pitfalls. This concise and useful guide in the Common Pitfalls series provides a step-by-step guide for everyday clinical practice, invaluable to anyone dealing with cerebrovascular disease on a front-line basis. The intended readership is trainees and non-specialist practitioners in neurology, stroke medicine, and neurosurgery.

Risk Factors for Cerebrovascular Disease and Stroke

Risk Factors for Cerebrovascular Disease and Stroke
Author: Sudha Seshadri
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Total Pages: 489
Release: 2016-03-07
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 0199337055

Risk Factors for Cerebrovascular Disease and Stroke address the relationship of a wide variety of vascular risk factors in the spectrum of cerebrovascular diseases. An international group of professionals the forefront of research and education, provide their expertise about environmental and genetic determinants for cerebrovascular disease and stroke. The authors aim to provide information on developments of genetic, environmental and lifestyle-related risk factors of various subtypes of stroke, and MRI-markers of cerebrovascular disease. One in two men, and one in three women after the age of 40, will develop a stroke in their lifetime. The burden of cerebrovascular disease extends far beyond that of acute clinical events such as stroke, with "covert" vascular injury on brain MRI being highly prevalent in older community-dwelling persons. Therefore, improving our understanding of the risk factors for stroke and cerebrovascular disease is of paramount importance for improving prevention strategies. Secular trends in stroke epidemiology, risk factors, and intermediate markers (including carotid ultrasound, brain MRI and circulating biomarkers) are presented. Cutting edge information on genetic, environmental and lifestyle-related risk factors of various subtypes of stroke and MRI-markers of cerebrovascular diseases are displayed. This important book is an essential reference to physicians interested in more effective primary prevention of stroke.

Diseases of the Brain, Head and Neck, Spine 2020–2023

Diseases of the Brain, Head and Neck, Spine 2020–2023
Author: Juerg Hodler
Publisher: Springer Nature
Total Pages: 252
Release: 2020-02-14
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 303038490X

This open access book offers an essential overview of brain, head and neck, and spine imaging. Over the last few years, there have been considerable advances in this area, driven by both clinical and technological developments. Written by leading international experts and teachers, the chapters are disease-oriented and cover all relevant imaging modalities, with a focus on magnetic resonance imaging and computed tomography. The book also includes a synopsis of pediatric imaging. IDKD books are rewritten (not merely updated) every four years, which means they offer a comprehensive review of the state-of-the-art in imaging. The book is clearly structured and features learning objectives, abstracts, subheadings, tables and take-home points, supported by design elements to help readers navigate the text. It will particularly appeal to general radiologists, radiology residents, and interventional radiologists who want to update their diagnostic expertise, as well as clinicians from other specialties who are interested in imaging for their patient care.

Cerebral Small Vessel Disease

Cerebral Small Vessel Disease
Author: Leonardo Pantoni
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Total Pages: 375
Release: 2014-05
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 1107031664

Up-to-date discussion of the etiology, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of this common cause of stroke and cognitive impairment.

Primer on Cerebrovascular Diseases

Primer on Cerebrovascular Diseases
Author: K. Michael Welch
Publisher: Academic Press
Total Pages: 855
Release: 1997-04-24
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 0127431705

Primer on Cerebrovascular Diseases is a handy reference source for scientists, students, and physicians needing reliable, up-to-date information on basic mechanisms, physiology, pathophysiology, and medical issues related to brain vasculature. The book consists of short, specific chapters written by international experts on cerebral vasculature, and presents the information in a comprehensive and easily accessible manner. The book also contains valuable information on practical applications of basic research. Presents topics in a comprehensive and accessible format Written by international authorities on cerebral vasculature Provides practical applications for researchers

Acute Stroke Nursing

Acute Stroke Nursing
Author: Jane Williams
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 367
Release: 2013-05-07
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 1118699629

Stroke is a medical emergency that requires immediate medical attention. With active and efficient nursing management in the initial hours after stroke onset and throughout subsequent care, effective recovery and rehabilitation is increased. Acute Stroke Nursing provides an evidence-based, practical text facilitating the provision of optimal stroke care during the primary prevention, acute and continuing care phases. This timely and comprehensive text is structured to follow the acute stroke pathway experienced by patients. It explores the causes, symptoms and effects of stroke, and provides guidance on issues such as nutrition, continence, positioning, mobility and carer support. The text also considers rehabilitation, discharge planning, palliative care and the role of the nurse within the multi-professional team. Acute Stroke Nursing is the definitive reference on acute stroke for all nurses and healthcare professionals wishing to extend their knowledge of stroke nursing. Evidence-based and practical in style, with case studies and practice examples throughout Edited and authored by recognised stroke nursing experts, clinicians and leaders in the field of nursing practice, research and education The first text to explore stroke management from UK and international perspectives, and with a nursing focus

Magnetic Resonance Imaging in Ischemic Stroke

Magnetic Resonance Imaging in Ischemic Stroke
Author: Rüdiger von Kummer
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages: 302
Release: 2006-01-02
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 3540277382

Provides a comprehensive summary of the current role of MR imaging in patients with ischemic stroke. Specifically designed to meet the needs of both clinicians and radiologists. Documents the MR correlates of specific stroke syndromes. Contains many high-quality illustrations.

Cerebrovascular Diseases in Children

Cerebrovascular Diseases in Children
Author: Anthony J. Raimondi
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages: 358
Release: 2012-12-06
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 146122800X

It is estimated that the functionally significant body of knowledge for a given medical specialty changes radically every 8 years. New special ties and "sub-specialization" are occurring at approximately an equal rate. Historically, established journals have not been able either to absorb this increase in publishable material or to extend their reader ship to the new specialists. International and national meetings, sympo sia and seminars, workshops, and newsletters successfully bring to the attention of physicians within developing specialties wh at is occur ring, but generally only in demonstration form without providing historical perspective, pathoanatomical correlates, or extensive discus sion. Page and time limitations oblige the authors to present only the essence of their material. Pediatric neurosurgery is an example of a specialty that has devel oped during the past 15 years. Over this period neurosurgeons have obtained special training in pediatric neurosurgery and then dedicated themselves primarily to its practice. Centers, Chairs, and educational programs have been established as groups of neurosurgeons in different countries throughout the world organized themselves respectively into national and international societies for pediatric neurosurgery. These events were both preceded and followed by specialized courses, national and international journals, and ever-increasing clinical and invest igative studies into all aspects of surgically treatable diseases of the child's nervous system.

Stroke in Childhood

Stroke in Childhood
Author: Paediatric Stroke Working Group
Publisher: Royal College of Physicians
Total Pages: 82
Release: 2004
Genre: Brain
ISBN: 1860162363

Stroke occuring in childhood although less common, presents serious challenges. This guideline is based on the expertise of a multidisciplinary working group and include the views of patients, parents and families.