TY - BOOK ID - 145390634 TI - Acute stroke care AU - Grotta, James C. AU - Ramadan, Ahmad Riad AU - Denny, Mary Carter AU - Savitz, Sean I. PY - 2020 SN - 1108617115 1108759823 PB - Cambridge : Cambridge University Press, DB - UniCat KW - Cerebrovascular disease KW - Diagnosis KW - Treatment UR - https://www.unicat.be/uniCat?func=search&query=sysid:145390634 AB - You have just encountered a possible stroke patient. You ask yourself: what should I do first? How do I know it is a stroke? Is it too late to reverse the damage? This book provides integral assistance in answering these critical questions. All content is arranged in chronological order, covering all considerations in assessing and treating patients in the emergency room, stroke unit, and rehabilitation facilities. This new edition offers readers the latest information on stroke treatment, and features brand new chapters on stroke radiology, endovascular therapy, the uncommon causes of stroke, cerebral venous thrombosis, stroke prevention, and the transition to outpatient care. The comprehensive set of appendices contains useful reference information, including dosage algorithms, conversion factors, and stroke scales. ER -