Optimizing Stroke Care: A Comprehensive Guide for Physicians

Stroke is a devastating condition that affects millions of people worldwide, ranking as the fourth leading cause of death in the United States. It is also a leading cause of adult disability, resulting in a significant number of hospital discharges to chronic care facilities. Despite its prevalence and severity, there is a lack of “stroke experts” such as vascular neurologists and neurocritical care physicians to provide specialized care to stroke patients.

In many cases, cardiologists have taken on the primary role of caring for these patients. However, with the rapid growth of clinical research in stroke diagnosis and treatment over the past two decades, there is a wealth of new information for attending physicians to absorb. This book aims to bridge the gap in stroke care by providing a concise and intuitive guide for all physicians involved in the care of stroke patients.

The comprehensive guide is written by renowned experts in their respective fields, covering essential topics such as:

• Emergent Evaluation of the Suspected Stroke Patient
• Clinical Signs and Symptoms of Stroke
• Mechanisms of Ischemic Stroke
• Neuroimaging
• Cardiac-Based Evaluation
• Thrombolytic Therapy
• Endovascular Therapy
• Critical Care Management
• Rehabilitation
• Cardiac Arrhythmias
• Structural Heart Disease

This valuable resource is designed to provide evidence-based strategies and practical guidance for physicians to optimize stroke care and improve patient outcomes.

Book Details:

Authors: Sheryl Martin-Schild, Hen Hallevi, Andrew Barreto

Publisher: Rutgers University Press

Publication Date: September 1, 2018

Language: English

ISBN-10: 0813592585

ISBN-13: 978-0813592589