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Book Detail
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Stroke Sourcebook
Chambers, James, Ed.
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Previous ISBN (13): 9780780818026 Category: ConsHlth: Neurology Publication Date: 06/2024 Status: Not Yet Published Retail Price: 97.00 (Tentative Price May Change)
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Synopsis:
"According to the statistics provided by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), stroke kills nearly 150,000 individuals annually among the 860,000 Americans who die of cardiovascular diseases-that is 1 in every 19 deaths from all causes. The Southeastern United States exhibits the highest stroke-related mortality rates. Ranking as the fifth leading cause of death in the country, stroke also stands as the primary contributor to significant, long-term disability. Every year, about 800,000 people in the United States have a stroke-and about 1 in 4 of those strokes are recurrent strokes.Stroke Sourcebook, Sixth Edition provides detailed information about the stroke, its types, and its occurrence in various demographic groups, including children, women, pregnant women, and men. It explains what recurrent strokes are and presents statistics specific to the United States. Various stroke risk factors such as cerebral palsy (CP), cerebral arteriosclerosis, cerebral aneurysms, encephalitis, and meningitis, atherosclerosis, peripheral artery disease (PAD), and sleep apnea are discussed. It also covers the diagnostic methods, medications utilized in stroke treatment, surgical interventions, role of emergency medical services in the early detection of stroke, latest advancements in stroke care and research, management of poststroke complications and rehabilitation, and tips for caregivers of stroke survivors. The book concludes with a glossary of terms related to stroke and a directory of organizations for additional help and information.Part 1: Stroke: Know the Basics provides information about stroke, its types, such as transient ischemic attack (TIA), ischemic stroke, and hemorrhagic stroke. It delves into how stroke can affect different groups of people, the incidence of recurrent stroke, the influence of geographical factors on stroke, and provides insightful statistics on stroke in the United States.Part 2: Stroke Risk Factors
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