Brain Embolism

by Louis R. Caplan (editor), Warren J. Manning (Editor)

The only source to fully cover every aspect of brain embolism, this guide analyzes the causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and management of this disorder-providing a detailed overview of major topics pertinent to embolism including donor sources, recipient sites, embolic material, recipient brain supply arteries, vascular and brain pathology, and the treatment of cardiac and arterial sources. Clearly guiding readers through key anatomical structures, diagnostic developments, therapeutic advances, and best practices in clinical care, this source will serve as a must-have desk reference for any clinician in the field.

349 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 2006