Acute Ischemic Stroke : An Evidence-Based Approach

by Greer, David M.

• ISBN13: 9780470068076
• ISBN10: 0470068078
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2007-10-05
• Publisher: Wiley-Liss

Summary

This focused book deals clearly and concisely with the principles of management of patients with acute ischemic stroke (AIS). It emphasizes the published and verifiable evidence in support of these principles, and highlights the areas of limited evidence. Best evidence will be provided for the current standard treatment of acute ischemic stroke, including intravenous chemical thrombolysis, intra-arterial approaches, blood pressure management, and anti-thrombotic therapy. More modern techniques are also described, such as the use of mechanical devices to evacuate a thrombus, induced hypertension, hyper-oxygenation (hyperoxia), and neuroprotective or neuroregeneration agents.

Author Biography

David Matthew Greer, MD, is Assistant Professor of Neurology in the Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard University. He is attending neurologist at both Mass General and Brigham & Women’s Hospital in Boston.

Table of Contents

Preface	p. vii
Contributors	p. ix
Stroke: Historical Perspectives and Future Directions	p. 1
Neuroimaging of the Acute Stroke Patient	p. 3
Intravenous Thrombolysis	p. 39
Endovascular Approaches to Acute Stroke	p. 63
Nonthrombolytic Acute Stroke Therapies	p. 97
Surgical Management of Acute Stroke Patients	p. 123
Antithrombotic Therapy for Acute Stroke	p. 137
Intensive Care Management of Acute Ischemic Stroke	p. 163
Evaluation of Acute Stroke Etiologies	p. 197
TeleStroke: Application of Telemedicine in Acute Ischemic Stroke	p. 213
Index	p. 233
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