Strokes: An Illustrated Guide to Brain Structure, Blood Supply and Clinical Signs
Language: English
Published by Pearson, 2002
- Softcover
- Used
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- Title
- Strokes: An Illustrated Guide to Brain Structure, Blood Supply and Clinical Signs
- Author
- Bowman Ph.D., James P.
- Publisher
- Pearson
- Publication year
- 2002
- Condition
- Very Good
- Binding
- Paperback
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 0130488496
- ISBN 13
- 9780130488497
- Item weight
- 259 grams
This succinct and extensively illustrated book presents a visually compelling account of the blood supply of the brain, the brain areas affected by different types of strokes, and the resulting clinical signs observed in the patient. The chapter topics include an introduction to strokes and patients, observations from a stroke victim, general information about strokes, atherothrombotic infarction, imbolic infarction, cerebral hemorrhage, ruptured intracranial aneurysms, and arterovenous malformations. For anyone interested in learning about strokes or teaching others about them—physical therapists, occupational therapists, CT/MRI technicians specializing in brain scanning, physicians, neurologists, nurses, radiologists, psychologists, caregivers, and patients' families.
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From the Back Cover
Unique in approach and content, Bowman and Giddings blend accounts of personal history and professional medical illustrations to present the science behind strokes. Extensive illustrations provide visually compelling accounts of the blood supply of the brain, the brain areas affected by different types of strokes, and the resulting clinical signs observed in the patient. Succinct and easy-to-read, chapter topics include an introduction to strokes and patients, observations from a stroke victim, general information about strokes, atherothrombotic infarction, imbolic infarction, cerebral hemorrhage, and more. Whether a caregiver, student, or a patient, this resource is ideal for understanding what has happened and where, when strokes occur.
Features:- Extensive illustrations provide accurate visualization of the blood supply.
- Unique personal observations — made by actual stroke victims, persons in the medical profession, and laymen — provide a true-to-life picture of a stroke's impact.
- Emphasis on the blood supply as it relates to strokes makes it applicable and valuable to students and professionals alike.
- Bulleted presentation of clinical signs and symptoms presents important information in an easily digestible format.
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