Applied Neuropsychology of Cerebrovascular Diseases

Applied Neuropsychology of Cerebrovascular Diseases: A Practical Guide to Brain Arteries, Lesion Localization, and Rehabilitation Strategies

Addresses the critical intersection of vascular neurology and neuropsychological rehabilitation. The book explores the pathophysiology of stroke, emphasizing the importance of cerebrovascular anatomy and lesion localization in understanding cognitive deficits. It provides essential knowledge for clinicians involved in stroke assessment and treatment, highlighting the need for integration of neuroimaging interpretation into neuropsychological practice.

Early sections offer foundational insights into cerebrovascular anatomy, stroke mechanisms, and their typical cognitive and emotional impairments.

The second section equips clinicians with practical skills to independently interpret brain scans, utilizing tools like MRIcron to accurately localize lesions.

The final section focuses on targeted rehabilitation strategies for common stroke syndromes, including neglect, aphasia, visual field deficits, and disorders of consciousness, all of which are supported by real-world clinical guidance and emerging neuromodulation techniques such as tDCS.

Highlights

- Clarifies stroke neurovascular anatomy for neuropsychologists

- Provides practical guidance on lesion localization via clinical scans

- Offers evidence-based strategies for cognitive rehabilitation

- Introduces emerging neuromodulation techniques like tDCS

- Enhances understanding of stroke-specific neuropsychological syndromes