Acute Ischemic Stroke: An Evidence-based Approach
David M. Greer- Focused on acute ischemic stroke, the most rapidly growing area of stroke management
- Evidence based: Provides best evidence for treatment
- Clearly discusses areas and topics where best evidence has not yet been established
- Lays out treatment plans and protocols in handbook fashion for ease of use and reference, even in emergency situations
- Includes latest and cutting-edge techniques and equipment for dealing with AIS
Acute Ischemic Stroke: An Evidence-based Approach is an indispensable reference work for neurologists, neurocritical care medics, intensivists, hospitalists, emergency room physicians, neurology residents and fellows. It is also a helpful resource for medical students, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners in hospital and neurocritical care facilities.Content:
Chapter 1 Stroke: Historical Perspectives and Future Directions (pages 1–2): Magdy Selim
Chapter 2 Neuroimaging of the Acute Stroke Patient (pages 3–37): William A. Copen and Michael H. Lev
Chapter 3 Intravenous Thrombolysis (pages 39–62): Sherry H.?Y. Chou and Eric E. Smith
Chapter 4 Endovascular Approaches to Acute Stroke (pages 63–96): Raul G. Nogueira, Guilherme C. Dabus, Joshua A. Hirsch and Lee H. Schwamm
Chapter 5 Nonthrombolytic Acute Stroke Therapies (pages 97–122): Aneesh B. Singhal, Larami MacKenzie and Joshua M. Levine
Chapter 6 Surgical Management of Acute Stroke Patients (pages 123–136): Alim P. Mitha, Carlos E. Sanchez and Christopher S. Ogilvy
Chapter 7 Antithrombotic Therapy for Acute Stroke (pages 137–162): Orla Sheehan and Peter Kelly
Chapter 8 Intensive Care Management of Acute Ischemic Stroke (pages 163–196): Kevin N. Sheth and David M. Greer
Chapter 9 Evaluation of Acute Stroke Etiologies (pages 197–212): Karen L. Furie, Michael H. Lev, Walter J. Koroshetz and David M. Greer
Chapter 10 TeleStroke: Application of Telemedicine in Acute Ischemic Stroke (pages 213–232): Eric S. Rosenthal and Lee H. Schwamm