ABC of Stroke
Published on 25. March 2011
Book
Paperback/Softback
72 pages
978-1-4051-6790-1 (ISBN)
Description
Stroke is the most common cause of adult disability and is of increasing importance within ageing populations.
This brand new title in the ABC series covers the entire patient journey, from prevention through to long-term support. It includes primary prevention and management of risk factors for stroke and secondary prevention including pharmaceutical, lifestyle and surgical intervention. The general principles of stroke rehabilitation are also addressed as well as mobility, communication and psychological problems, as is stroke in younger people. It also covers long-term support for stroke survivors and their carers.
This is an invaluable and practical guide to all aspects of stroke for both health care professionals and lay audiences. It is of particular relevance to general practitioners, junior doctors, nurses and therapists working with stroke patients and their carers, and to people with stroke and their families.
Reviews / Votes
"This book provides an accurate, concise, up-to-date understanding of stroke and transient ischaemic attack (TIA), emphasising risk factors and presenting current best evidence based treatments regarding lifestyle modification and drug therapy in the primary and secondary prevention setting." (Australian Family Physician, 4 April 2012) "This is a great addition to the stroke literature. What sets it apart is the concise manner in which each chapter is written to assist the multidisciplinary team member, the caregiver, or survivor." (Doody's, 18 November 2011) "In 12 concise chapters, a group of UK stroke, rehabilitation, and psychology specialists summarize aspects of prevention, transient ischemic attack, acute stroke, medical complications, rehabilitation, stroke in younger people, mobility, communication and swallowing, psychological problems, and long-term support for survivors and carers." (Booknews, 1 June 2011) "In spite of the limiations of this book, it would be a useful addition to any ward, team or department library as an introductory text." (Nursing Older People, 1 June 2011)More details
Product info
Paperback
Series
Edition
1. Auflage
Language
English
Place of publication
United Kingdom
Publishing group
John Wiley and Sons Ltd
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Unsewn / adhesive bound
Dimensions
Height: 269 mm
Width: 213 mm
Thickness: 8 mm
Weight
272 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-4051-6790-1 (9781405167901)
Schweitzer Classification
Other editions
Additional editions
Persons
Jonathan Mant, Associate Director UK Stroke Research Network and Professor of Primary Care Research, Addenbrooke's Hospital, University of Cambridge, UK
Marion F Walker, Associate Director UK Stroke Research Network and Professor in Stroke Rehabilitation, University of Nottingham, UK
Content
Contributors.
Preface.
1 Introduction to Stroke (Jonathan Mant).
2 Primary Prevention of Stroke (Jonathan Mant).
3 Transient Ischaemic Attack (Jonathan Mant).
4 Acute Stroke (Damian Jenkinson and Clare Gordon).
5 Medical Complications of Stroke (Clare Gordon and Damian Jenkinson).
6 Stroke Rehabilitation (Marion F Walker).
7 Stroke in Younger People (Marion F Walker).
8 Mobility (Marion F Walker).
9 Communication and Swallowing (Pam Enderby).
10 Psychological Problems after Stroke (Jane Barton).
11 Secondary Prevention of Stroke (Duncan Edwards and Jonathan Mant).
12 Long-term Support for Stroke Survivors and their Carers (Marion F Walker).
Index.