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Explains what causes a stroke, describes therapy for stroke victims, and discusses risk factors and preventative measures
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A virtual encyclopedia of stroke information, this brims with facts and sound counsel collected from some of the nation's leading medical experts. Donahue, former editor of Executive Fitness News , walks the reader through a stroke risk-assessment, suggests dietary modifications and exercise strategies, and makes recommendations for dealing with the medical establishment and myriad tests and procedures. For those who have experienced the effects of a stroke, coping strategies and other resources are discussed. For others, who have not yet contended with these hard facts, Donahue's advice drives home the point that a stroke is better prevented than treated. As she points out, ". . . we've increased our chances of surviving a stroke more than six-fold in less than 50 years. And the difference is stroke prevention." Her sagely optimistic book is essential reading for those who seek active involvement in their own or their loved ones' health.
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In this guide, medical writer Donahue stresses prevention as far more effective than any therapy now available for treating stroke. A thorough description of stroke and 11 factors that heighten the risk of stroke are presented. Hypertension, high blood cholesterol levels, smoking, obesity, and alcohol abuse are mentioned as factors readily controllable through changes in diet, lifestyle, or with medication. Ministrokes, or transient ischemic attacks, are described as warning signs of a high risk of stroke. Information on the rehabilitation of the stroke victim and the return home is also included. A list of resources for the care-giver is included in the appendix, along with tables of fat content of various foods. Recommended.
- Robert Schmid, L.R.C., Univ. of Health Sciences/Chicago Medical Sch., North Chicago
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- PublisherRodale Pr
- Publication date1989
- ISBN 10 0878577815
- ISBN 13 9780878577811
- BindingHardcover
- Edition number1
- Number of pages302
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