Stroke For Dummies

Häftad, Engelska, 2005

Av John R. Marler, MD) Marler, John R. (Bethesda, John R Marler

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Features tons of advice for recovery and rehabilitation Get the latest on the symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of strokeHave questions and concerns about strokes? This reassuring guide provides invaluable information for stroke victims and their loved ones, from what a stroke is and what it feels like to proven treatments and therapies. You'll see how to implement a plan for preventing stroke, treat the lingering effects of stroke, and maximize home caregiver effectiveness while minimizing fatigue.Discover how to: Understand what causes different types of strokeRecognize warning signsGet the most out of doctors and hospitalsSpeed recovery with the best treatmentsHelp prevent future strokesDecide the best living arrangements after stroke

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Utgivningsdatum2005-09-13
Mått185 x 231 x 25 mm
Vikt499 g
FormatHäftad
SpråkEngelska
Antal sidor384
FörlagJohn Wiley & Sons Inc
ISBN9780764572012

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Introduction 1Part I: The Brain and Stroke 9Chapter 1: A Brain Attack 11Chapter 2: Understanding How the Brain Works 29Part II: Types of Stroke 45Chapter 3: White Stroke (Ischemic): Blood Clots Block the Brain 47Chapter 4: Transient Stroke (TIA): Warning Sign 69Chapter 5: Red Stroke (ICH): Bleeding Inside the Brain 85Chapter 6: Red Stroke (SAH): Bleeding Outside the Brain 101Chapter 7: Dementia (Vascular Cognitive Impairment) 119Part III: Preventing Stroke 133Chapter 8: High Blood Pressure 135Chapter 9: Fat and Stroke Risk 151Chapter 10: Other Risk Factors and Prevention 169Part IV: Treating Stroke 187Chapter 11: Get Thee to an Emergency Room 189Chapter 12: Treating Stroke in the Hospital 207Chapter 13: Rehabilitation 221Part V: Living with Stroke 235Chapter 14: Returning Home: Adapting to a New Life 237Chapter 15: When You Can’t Go Home Again 257Chapter 16: Challenges During Recovery 275Chapter 17: Taking Care of Family 293Part VI: The Part of Tens 307Chapter 18: Ten Ways to Help Your Community Manage Stroke 309Chapter 19: Five Remarkable Stroke Recoveries 317Chapter 20: Ten Opportunities to Prevent Stroke 323Glossary 329Index 335