Brain Embolism
1st Edition
Published on 11. July 2006
Book
Hardback
349 pages
978-0-8247-2929-5 (ISBN)
Description
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.
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Series
Language
English
Place of publication
Bosa Roca
United States
Publishing group
Taylor & Francis Inc
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Neurologists, neurosurgeons, cardiologists, hematologists, internists, and medical students in these disciplines.
Illustrations
137 s/w Abbildungen, 34 s/w Tabellen, 116 s/w Photographien bzw. Rasterbilder
116 Halftones, black and white; 34 Tables, black and white; 137 Illustrations, black and white
Dimensions
Height: 254 mm
Width: 178 mm
Weight
818 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-8247-2929-5 (9780824729295)
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Additional editions
Louis R. Caplan | Warren J. Manning
Brain Embolism
E-Book
07/2006
CRC Press
€112.99
Available for download
Louis R. Caplan | Warren J. Manning
Brain Embolism
E-Book
07/2006
CRC Press
€112.99
Available for download
Content
Historical Background. Overview: The Major Components of Brain Embolism. Recipient Artery: Anatomy and Pathology. Recipient Artery: Clinical Symptoms and Signs of Brain Ischemia. The Eye as the Recipient Artery. Imaging Evaluation: Recipient Artery Sites. Transcranial Doppler Ultrasound. Cardiac Sources of Embolism: The Usual Suspects. Cardiac Source of Embolism: Pathophysiology and Identification. The Aorta as a Donor Source. Arterial Sources. Ultrasound of Cervical Arteries. Vascular Hemostasis and Brain Embolism. Embolic Particles. Treatment of the Acute Embolic Event. Cardiac Source of Embolism: Treatment. Treatment of Aortic and Arterial Sources. A Look Towards the Future