Acute Stroke Care (Cambridge Manuals in Neurology) 3rd Edition

You’ve just encountered a potential stroke patient—what do you do first? How can you confirm it’s a stroke? Is there still time to prevent lasting damage? This essential guide provides the answers to these urgent questions, offering a step-by-step approach to stroke assessment and treatment.

Organized chronologically, the book covers every stage of stroke care, from emergency response to treatment in the ER, stroke unit, and rehabilitation settings. This updated edition includes the latest advancements in stroke treatment, along with new chapters on stroke radiology, endovascular therapy, rare stroke causes, cerebral venous thrombosis, prevention strategies, and transitioning to outpatient care. A comprehensive set of appendices provides quick-reference tools, including dosage guidelines, conversion factors, and stroke scales, making this an indispensable resource for healthcare professionals.