Product Description
This focused book deals clearly and concisely with the principles of management of patients with acute ischemic stroke (AIS). It emphasizes the published and verifiable evidence in support of these principles, and highlights the areas of limited evidence. Best evidence is provided for the current standard treatment of acute ischemic stroke, including intravenous chemical thrombolysis, intra-arterial approaches, blood pressure management, and anti-thrombotic therapy. More modern techniques are also described, such as the use of mechanical devices to evacuate a thrombus, induced hypertension, hyper-oxygenation (hyperoxia), and neuroprotective or neuroregeneration agents. Hallmark features include: 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.

CUSTOMER REVIEWS (Average Customer Rating: 5.0 based on 1 review)

superb and clear resource! by AM Katz

5 Stars
May 18, 2008
this book is a must have for anyone interested in stroke (including medical students, residents, fellows, and attendings.. there's something that can be understood and learned by all). clear, easy to follow, up to date, and insightful. no other resource is comparable.

SIMILAR PRODUCTS

	Acute Ischemic Stroke: Imaging and Intervention by R.G. Gonzalez (Author), J.A. Hirsch (Author), W.J. Koroshetz (Author), M.H. Lev (Author), P. Schaefer (Author) This timely book provides basic, practical and up-to-date information on how to use imaging to diagnose and treat patients with acute ischemic stroke. Written by physicians from the Massachusetts General Hospital and faculty from the Harvard Medical School, the book distills years of experience in the day-to-day management of acute stroke patients, as well as leading-edge basic and clinical research, into a practical guide. With the growing awareness that modern CT and MR imaging can...
	Stroke: Practical Management by Charles P. Warlow (Author), Jan van Gijn (Author), Martin S. Dennis (Author), Joanna M. Wardlaw (Author), John M. Bamford (Author), Graeme J. Hankey (Author), Peter A. G. Sandercock (Author), Gabriel Rinkel (Author), Peter Langhorne (Author), Cathie Sudlow (Author), Peter Rothwell (Author) Completely updated edition, written by a close-knit author team Presents a unique approach to stroke - integrated clinical management that weaves together causation, presentation, diagnosis, management and rehabilitation Includes increased coverage of the statins due to clearer evidence of their effectiveness in preventing stroke Features important new evidence on the preventive effect of lowering blood pressure Contains a completely...
	Case Studies in Stroke: Common and Uncommon Presentations (Case Studies in Neurology) by Michael G. Hennerici (Author), Michael Daffertshofer (Author), Louis R. Caplan (Author), Kristina Szabo (Author) Neurologists learn from their patients, and this selection of 60 stroke cases will inform and challenge clinicians of all career stages. Including both common and unusual cases, the aim is to reinforce diagnostic skills through careful analysis of individual presenting patterns and to guide treatment decisions. Each case consists of a clinical history, examination findings and special investigations, usually involving imaging before a diagnosis is given. There then follows for each case a...
	Caplan's Stroke: A Clinical Approach by Louis Caplan MD (Author) Updated and revised, this new edition of Caplan's Stroke continues to provide a concise and pragmatic approach to the evaluation, diagnosis, and management of adult and pediatric stroke patients. Dr. Caplan-a highly esteemed stroke authority- shares with you his vast experience and wisdom as a stroke clinician, including his time-tested strategies and unique clinical pearls that you can implement into your own practice. Expanded coverage of imaging and laboratory diagnosis and treatment as well...
	Stroke: A Practical Approach by James D Geyer (Author), Camilo R Gomez (Author) This book is a unique source of practical information for frontline providers of care for stroke patients. It focuses on patient management--from stroke prevention through acute stroke management, through chronic care--and offers how-to guidance on implementing diagnostic and treatment protocols. Each chapter includes a bulleted list of key learning points; an evidence-based rationale for why the diagnostic and treatment recommendations work; a step-by-step approach to clinical application;...