Stroke; Your Questions Answered

by Hankey

• ISBN13: 9780443071461
• ISBN10: 0443071462
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2002-04-29
• Publisher: Churchill Livingstone

Summary

Written in the popular question and answer format of the Your Questions Answered series, this resource provides all of the information primary care providers need to understand stroke and to deliver effective care to stroke patients and those at risk. The information is up to date, evidence-based, and appropriate for sharing with patients and families who wish to learn more about the nature of the disease and the various management options. Answers the questions that are frequently asked by general physicians, neurologists in-training, medical students, stroke patients, caregivers, and the general population. Addresses both commonplace and rarer issues. Covers prevention of secondary stroke. Discusses stroke in special populations (i.e. children, pregnant women). Includes useful information on stroke services, patient support groups, and web sites. Provides references for further reading.

Table of Contents

Preface	ix
How to use this book	xi
Terminology and definitions (what is a stroke?)	1	(6)
Epidemiology (how big is the problem of stroke?)	7	(10)
Diagnosis of stroke and transient ischaemic attack (is it a vascular event?)	17	(42)
Localisation of the lesion (where is the damage?)	59	(24)
Pathological diagnosis (what is the nature of the lesion?)	83	(6)
Aetiological diagnosis 1 (what are the possible causes?)	89	(42)
Aetiological diagnosis 2 (what are the possible risk factors?)	131	(26)
Aetiological diagnosis 3 (what investigations are needed?)	157	(18)
Prognosis (what does the future hold for the patient?)	175	(10)
Early management (should patients be referred to hospital?)	185	(6)
Hospital management (where and how should the patient be managed?)	191	(16)
General management (what is basic stroke care?)	207	(12)
Specific management (what therapy for stroke is effective?)	219	(20)
Secondary prevention (how can recurrence be prevented?)	239	(40)
Post-stroke care (how should new problems be managed?)	279	(18)
Stroke in special populations	297	(4)
Appendix A Volunteer and support groups and websites	301	(6)
Appendix B Diagnostic evaluation of suspected transient ischaemic attack and stroke	307	(4)
References	311	(22)
Glossary	333	(2)
List of patient questions	335	(2)
Index	337