Designed for use by busy professionals who need quick answers

This revised and updated second edition of The Stroke Book is a concise and practical reference for anyone involved in managing critically ill cerebrovascular patients.

• Covers a wide range of common conditions such as ischemic and hemorrhagic strokes, subarachnoid hemorrhages and intracranial aneurysms

• Provides focused protocols for assessing and treating stroke patients in the emergency room, intensive care unit or general hospital setting

• A new chapter summarizes key clinical trials for stroke therapies

• User-friendly format

• Packed with algorithms, tables and summary boxes for immediate access to key information

• A color plate section illustrates key pathology and diagnostic imaging

Written by experienced contributors from leading stroke centers, this is an essential companion for navigating stroke-related clinical situations successfully and making informed decisions about treatment.