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This complete resource captures state-of-the-art strategies and the accelerated pace of discovery that is revolutionizing what is known about ischemic stroke and its treatment. Therapeutics for acute management, secondary prevention, recovery, rehabilitation, asymptomatic cerebral ischemia, and implementation of stroke systems of care are all discussed in this comprehensive yet practical guide. Chapters are authored by leading academicians with extensive clinical practice experience from all over the world and feature the scientific evidence behind prevailing therapeutic strategies for managing ischemic cerebrovascular disease. The specialist or general practitioner will gain critical knowledge in stroke management, current clinical challenges and promising new therapies under investigation.

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9783319792385

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This is an excellent textbook describing the prevention, epidemiology, diagnosis, medical & surgical treatments, complications, management, and rehabilitation of stroke diseases. ... I recommend this book for all physicians and cerebrovascular specialists. (Joseph J. Grenier, Amazon.com, March, 2016)

“This is an excellent textbook describing the prevention, epidemiology, diagnosis, medical & surgical treatments, complications, management, and rehabilitation of stroke diseases. … I recommend this book for all physicians and cerebrovascular specialists.” (Joseph J. Grenier, Amazon.com, March, 2016)

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Bruce Ovbiagele, MD, MSc, MAS Admiral Pihl Professor and Chairman of Neurology Medical University of South Carolina Charleston, SC Tanya N. Turan, MD, MSCR Associate Professor of Neurology Stroke Neurology Division Director Medical University of South Carolina Department of Neurology MUSC Stroke Program Charleston, SC

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