Strokes: An Illustrated Guide to Brain Structure, Blood Supply, and Clinical Signs - Brossura

Bowman, James P., Ph.D.; Giddings, Frank D.

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ISBN 10: 0130488496 ISBN 13: 9780130488497

Casa editrice: Pearson College Div, 2002

Riassunto

This succinct and extensively illustrated book presents a visually compelling account of the blood supply of the brain, the brain areas affected by different types of strokes, and the resulting clinical signs observed in the patient. The chapter topics include an introduction to strokes and patients, observations from a stroke victim, general information about strokes, atherothrombotic infarction, imbolic infarction, cerebral hemorrhage, ruptured intracranial aneurysms, and arterovenous malformations. For anyone interested in learning about strokes or teaching others about them—physical therapists, occupational therapists, CT/MRI technicians specializing in brain scanning, physicians, neurologists, nurses, radiologists, psychologists, caregivers, and patients' families.

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Unique in approach and content, Bowman and Giddings blend accounts of personal history and professional medical illustrations to present the science behind strokes. Extensive illustrations provide visually compelling accounts of the blood supply of the brain, the brain areas affected by different types of strokes, and the resulting clinical signs observed in the patient. Succinct and easy-to-read, chapter topics include an introduction to strokes and patients, observations from a stroke victim, general information about strokes, atherothrombotic infarction, imbolic infarction, cerebral hemorrhage, and more. Whether a caregiver, student, or a patient, this resource is ideal for understanding what has happened and where, when strokes occur.

Features:

• Extensive illustrations provide accurate visualization of the blood supply.
• Unique personal observations — made by actual stroke victims, persons in the medical profession, and laymen — provide a true-to-life picture of a stroke's impact.
• Emphasis on the blood supply as it relates to strokes makes it applicable and valuable to students and professionals alike.
• Bulleted presentation of clinical signs and symptoms presents important information in an easily digestible format.

Dettagli dell'edizione

• Editore: Pearson College Div
• Data di pubblicazione: 2002
• Lingua: Inglese
• ISBN 10: 0130488496
• ISBN 13: 9780130488497
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero edizione: 1
• Numero di pagine: 160
• Contatto del produttore: non disponibile
• Persona responsabile: Pearson; riccardo.bacigalupo@sanoma.it; ; Sanoma Italia Via Arconati, 1 �; Milano; Italia