First published in 1986 under the editorial direction of Dr Henry J.M. Barnett, this encyclopaedic, yet readable, text has served as a 'one-stop shop' for generations of practitioners seeking authoritative coverage of the scientific and clinical aspects of stroke. The 4th Edition features a new editorial team led by former co-editor Dr J.P. Mohr, offering updated and expanded coverage of epidemiology and prevention, clinical manifestations, diagnosis, specific medical diseases related to stroke, pathophysiology, and medical and surgical therapy.