Table of Contents

Preface; 1. Introduction; 2. Epidemiology of TIA and stroke; 3. Anatomy and physiology; 4. Pathophysiology of TIA and stroke; 5. Causes of TIA and ischemic stroke; 6. Causes of spontaneous intracranial hemorrhage; 7. Clinical features and differential diagnosis of TIA; 8. Clinical features of acute stroke; 9. Investigation of TIA and stroke; 10. Short-term prognosis after TIA and stroke; 11. Long-term prognosis after TIA and stroke; 12. Acute treatment of TIA; 13. Acute treatment of stroke – general principles; 14. Specific treatment of acute ischemic stroke; 15. Specific treatment of acute intracerebral hemorrhage; 16. Recovery and rehabilitation after stroke; 17. Primary prevention; 18. Secondary prevention; 19. Cerebral venous thrombosis; 20. Spontaneous subarachnoid hemorrhage; Index.

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Accessible handbook covering the investigation, diagnosis and management of transient ischemic attacks and minor strokes.

About the Author

Sarah T. Pendlebury is Consultant Physician and Senior Research Fellow, John Radcliffe Hospital, Oxford and Stroke Prevention Research Unit, Department of Clinical Neurology, University of Oxford, UK. Matthew Giles is Consultant Physician and Senior Research Fellow, John Radcliffe Hospital, Oxford and Stroke Prevention Research Unit, Department of Clinical Neurology, University of Oxford, UK. Peter M. Rothwell is Professor of Clinical Neurology and Director, Stroke Prevention Research Unit, Department of Clinical Neurology, University of Oxford, UK.

Reviews

'Transient Ischemic Attack and Stroke would be a fine addition to the library of neurologists and to that of any physicians working in areas of practice related to stroke … In this remarkably comprehensive guide, three of the leading experts in the field directly explain how to approach a certain problem, how to make a choice, and why that choice leads to success in everyday practice.' Journal of Headache and Pain

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