Stroke is a major health concern worldwide, with staggering epidemiological data revealing that one in six people will experience a stroke in their lifetime. As the second most common cause of death and a leading contributor to global disability, the significance of understanding and addressing stroke cannot be overstated. However, the burden of stroke is not insurmountable; it is largely preventable, treatable, and manageable over the long term. Despite ongoing advancements in our understanding of this condition, a substantial evidence-to-clinical practice gap persists across all regions.
The Oxford Textbook of Stroke and Cerebrovascular Disease serves as a comprehensive resource on clinical stroke, thoroughly covering major aspects of cerebrovascular disease, including epidemiology, risk factors, primary prevention, pathophysiology, diagnostics, clinical features, acute therapies, secondary prevention, prognosis, and rehabilitation. Utilizing current pedagogic principles, this textbook addresses not only the management of stroke during the acute hospital phase but also emphasizes public health issues, prevention strategies, long-term management, and the rising prevalence of silent vascular disease within the general population.
Additionally, the text includes practical advice aimed at improving clinical skills in examination, diagnosis, and treatment of stroke. It explores the critical areas of silent cerebrovascular disease, such as silent brain infarcts, microbleeds, and white matter ischemic abnormalities, which have recently been recognized as prevalent and significant contributors to vascular events and cognitive decline, including dementia.
Chapters are authored by a distinguished group of international experts in the field of stroke, ensuring consistency in style and clarity throughout the contents. The
Authors:
Bo Norrving (Editor)
Edition:
1st
Publication Date:
May 13, 2014
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