Stroke is a leading cause of disability and death Early and rapid diagnosis of stroke is essential for identifying the optimum treatment strategy. Recurrence can be prevented if the underlying mechanism is understood. The earlier appropriate rehabilitation programmes can be started, the better the chance of a strong recovery. Stroke provides the foundations for practice that will enhance your patient's chances of recovery. The expert authors provide the evidence-based roadmap you need to provide the best bedside care including: Bedside evaluation of the stroke patient * Neurovascular imaging * Treatment of acute ischemic stroke and hemorrhagic stroke * Diagnosis of stroke mechanism and secondary prevention * Post stroke recovery * Telemedicine for the acute stroke patient Clinical in approach, practical in execution, Stroke will help you diagnose and manage your patients more effectively.

Contributors vi Series Foreword viii Preface ix Chapter 1 Bedside Evaluation of the Acute Stroke Patient 1 Bryan J. Eckerle and Andrew M. Southerland Chapter 2 Neurovascular Imaging of the Acute Stroke Patient 16 Karthik Arcot, Jason M. Johnson, Michael H. Lev, and Albert J. Yoo Chapter 3 Treatment of Acute Ischemic Stroke 37 Nader Antonios and Scott Silliman Chapter 4 Diagnosis of Stroke Mechanisms and Secondary Prevention 55 Kelly D. Flemming Chapter 5 Treatment of Hemorrhagic Stroke 78 Andreas H. Kramer Chapter 6 Prevention and Management of Poststroke Complications 103 Raid G. Ossi Chapter 7 Poststroke Recovery 119 Samir R. Belagaje and Andrew J. Butler Chapter 8 Telemedicine Networks and Remote Evaluation of the Acute Stroke Patient 137 Bart M. Demaerschalk Chapter 9 Appendix: Practical Clinical Stroke Scales 153 Kevin M. Barrett and James F. Meschia Index 159 Color plates are found facing page 2