Abc Of Stroke (Abc Series)

Description:
Stroke is the most common cause of adult disability and is of increasing importance within ageing populations. This brand new title in the ABC series covers the entire patient journey, from prevention through to long-term support. It includes primary prevention and management of risk factors for stroke and secondary prevention including pharmaceutical, lifestyle and surgical intervention. The general principles of stroke rehabilitation are also addressed as well as mobility, communication and psychological problems, as is stroke in younger people. It also covers long-term support for stroke survivors and their carers. This is an invaluable and practical guide to all aspects of stroke for both health care professionals and lay audiences. It is of particular relevance to general practitioners, junior doctors, nurses and therapists working with stroke patients and their carers, and to people with stroke and their families.

Table of Contents:
Contributors. Preface. 1 Introduction to stroke. 2 Primary prevention of stroke. 3 Transient ischaemic attack. 4 Acute stroke. 5 Medical complications of stroke. 6 Stroke rehabilitation. 7 Stroke in younger people. 8 Mobility. 9 Communication and swallowing 10 Psychological problems after stroke. 11 Secondary prevention of stroke. 12 Long-term support for stroke survivors and their carers. Index.

Author Biography:
Jonathan Mant, Associate Director UK Stroke Research Network and Professor of Primary Care Research, Addenbrooke's Hospital, University of Cambridge, UK Marion F Walker, Associate Director UK Stroke Research Network and Professor in Stroke Rehabilitation, University of Nottingham, UK