Acute Ischemic Stroke: Medical, Endovascular, and Surgical Techniques

By: Jaechan Park

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Synopsis: Thisbook approaches the topic of management of acute ischemic stroke in aninterdisciplinary manner, explaining how best to utilize the methods currentlyavailable for medical, surgical, and endovascular care. After anopening section on basics such as pathophysiology, radiological assessment, andpathology, comprehensive and up-to-date information is provided on each of the availabletherapies, techniques, and practices. Special attention is paid to recent advancesin neurointerventional and neurosurgical procedures, with clear description ofimportant technical details. The book includes plentiful high-quality caseillustrations and a wealth of practical information thatwill prove of value in emergency rooms, angiography suites, operating rooms,and intensive care units. It will aid not only neurologists,neurointerventionists, and neurosurgeons, but also all others who are involvedin the management of acute ischemic stroke, from radiologists and emergencyphysicians to healthcare providers.