Blueprints Neurology

by Drislane, Frank; Benatar, Michael; Chang, Bernard; Acosta, Juan; Croom, John; Tarulli, Andrew; Caplan, Louis R.

• ISBN13: 9781405104630
• ISBN10: 1405104635
• Edition: 2nd
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2006-01-26
• Publisher: BLACKWELL PUB PROFESSIONAL

Summary

Now in its Second Edition,Blueprints Neurologycovers all the basics needed for a clinical rotation as well as for in-service and board exam preparation. This popularBlueprintsbook has been refined and updated while keeping the succinct, organized, and concise style and content of the first edition.Blueprints Neurology, Second Editiondelivers everything you need for your neurology rotation in the classic, easy-to-followBlueprintsformat, now including: Revised and updated diagnostic and treatment information throughout Updated and expanded sections on imaging, headache, and vascular disease 75 board-format Q&As with complete correct and incorrect answer explanations Key Points in every section highlight the most important, high-yield information for each topic Color-enhanced design New appendix of evidence-based resources

Table of Contents

Reviewers	vii
Preface	x
Acknowledgments	xi
Abbreviations	xii
PART ONE: Basics of Neurology	1	(18)
The Neurologic Examination	2	(8)
Neurologic Investigations	10	(9)
PART TWO: Common Neurologic Symptoms	19	(54)
The Approach to Coma and Altered Consciousness	20	(7)
Neuro-Ophthalmology	27	(11)
The Approach to Weakness	38	(8)
The Sensory System	46	(6)
Dizziness, Vertigo, and Syncope	52	(4)
Ataxia and Gait Disorders	56	(5)
Urinary and Sexual Dysfunction	61	(6)
Headache and Facial Pain	67	(6)
PART THREE: Neurologic Disorders	73	(110)
Aphasia and Other Disorders of Higher Cortical Function	74	(7)
Dementia	81	(8)
Sleep Disorders	89	(4)
Vascular Disease	93	(9)
Seizures	102	(8)
Movement Disorders	110	(8)
Head Trauma	118	(5)
Systemic and Metabolic Disorders	123	(6)
Brain Tumors	129	(8)
Demyelinating Diseases of the Central Nervous System	137	(6)
Infections of the Nervous System	143	(7)
Disorders of the Spinal Cord	150	(6)
The Peripheral Nervous System	156	(10)
Disorders of the Neuromuscular Junction and Skeletal Muscle	166	(9)
Pediatric Neurology	175	(8)
Questions	183	(10)
Answers	193	(8)
Appendix: Evidence-Based Resources	201	(4)
Index	205