Posterior Circulation Stroke: Advances in Understanding and Management by Jong S

Description: Posterior Circulation Stroke by Jong S. Kim This book, written by renowned experts from across the world, provides readers with a detailed and up-to-date understanding of posterior circulation stroke and its management. Anatomy, pathophysiology, clinical syndromes, and imaging findings are clearly and thoroughly described with the aid of illustrative cases and schematic drawings. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description This book, written by renowned experts from across the world, provides readers with a detailed and up-to-date understanding of posterior circulation stroke and its management. Anatomy, pathophysiology, clinical syndromes, and imaging findings are clearly and thoroughly described with the aid of illustrative cases and schematic drawings. The management-oriented chapters explain all forms of treatment, including the use of antiplatelet agents and anticoagulants, thrombolysis, mechanical thrombectomy, stenting, and surgical therapy, i.e., bypass and decompression. Throughout, full account is taken of recent significant advances in knowledge and clinical practice. Stroke affecting the posterior circulation continues to pose particular challenges for clinicians. This book will help readers to avoid misdiagnosis, which still occurs far too frequently, and to manage individual patients optimally. It will be an excellent learning resource for residents in neurology, neurosurgery, radiology, interventional radiology, and vascular surgery, as well as an ideal reference for more experienced practitioners in these specialties. Back Cover This book, written by renowned experts from across the world, provides readers with a detailed and up-to-date understanding of posterior circulation stroke and its management. Anatomy, pathophysiology, clinical syndromes, and imaging findings are clearly and thoroughly described with the aid of illustrative cases and schematic drawings. The management-oriented chapters explain all forms of treatment, including the use of antiplatelet agents and anticoagulants, thrombolysis, mechanical thrombectomy, stenting, and surgical therapy, i.e., bypass and decompression. Throughout, full account is taken of recent significant advances in knowledge and clinical practice. Stroke affecting the posterior circulation continues to pose particular challenges for clinicians. This book will help readers to avoid misdiagnosis, which still occurs far too frequently, and to manage individual patients optimally. It will be an excellent learning resource for residents in neurology, neurosurgery, radiology, interventional radiology, and vascular surgery, as well as an ideal reference for more experienced practitioners in these specialties. Author Biography Jong Sung Kim, MD, PhD Department of Neurology, Asan Medical Center, Seoul, Republic of Korea Table of Contents 1. History of vertebro-basilar stroke and TIA.- 2. Arterial anatomy and collaterals in posterior brain circulation.- 3. Risk factors and stroke mechanisms in posterior brain.- 4. Brainstem ischemic stroke syndromes.- 5. Thalamic and occipital stroke syndromes.- 6. Ocular-vestibular-otologic syndromes.- 7. Hemorrhagic strokes in posterior brain.- 8. Imaging diagnosis and assessment of perfusion in posterior circulation stroke.- 9. Acute therapy (thrombolysis, thrombectomy) in posterior circulation stroke.- 10. Angioplasty/stenting in posterior circulation stroke.- 11. Medical treatment in posterior circulation stroke.- 12. Surgical therapy: Bypass and decompression in posterior circulation stroke.- 13. Non-atherosclerotic vascular diseases in posterior circulation stroke.- 14. Outcome and prognosis in posterior circulation stroke. Review Quote "The book is geared primarily toward vascular and general neurologists ... . The editor has gathered a host of reputed authors to help create a valuable reference textbook on posterior circulation strokes that can be referred to as a concise summary of all current knowledge of the topic. It can be very helpful for the general and vascular neurologist to refer to this text, feeling confident in the credibility of its authors and veracity of its content." (Ali Saherwala, Doodys Book Reviews, March 19, 2021) Feature Provides detailed coverage with illustrative cases Explains pathophysiology and clinical syndromes in posterior circulation strokes Serves as an up-to-date guide on management of such strokes Details ISBN9811567417 Short Title Posterior Circulation Stroke Pages 238 Language English Year 2021 ISBN-10 9811567417 ISBN-13 9789811567414 Format Paperback Subtitle Advances in Understanding and Management Publisher Springer Verlag, Singapore Edition 1st Imprint Springer Verlag, Singapore Place of Publication Singapore Country of Publication Singapore Publication Date 2021-09-20 Illustrations 46 Illustrations, color; 46 Illustrations, black and white; VIII, 238 p. 92 illus., 46 illus. in color. UK Release Date 2021-09-20 Author Jong S. Kim Edited by Jong S. Kim Edition Description 1st ed. 2021 Alternative 9789811567384 Audience Professional & Vocational We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. 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