Management of Ischemic Stroke

by Stanley N. Cohen

This comprehensive text gives practical management guidelines to those managing the patient with stroke. The first part of the book reviews emergency management of the stroke patient, subacute management in the ICU, stroke rehabilitation, management in the first two months post-stroke including discussion of risk management, and chronic stroke problems including post-stroke pain, depression, aphasia, sexual relationships, and physical activities. The second part of the book addresses the specific causes of stroke and underlying pathophysiology. Common and uncommon causes are reviewed. Together, the coverage forms an unparalleled guide that tells you how to treat stroke patients effectively.

680 pages, Hardcover

Published January 15, 2000