by R. Gilberto González; Joshua A. Hirsch; Michael H. Lev
This updated second edition of Acute
Ischemic Stroke: Imaging and Intervention provides a comprehensive
account of the state of the art in the diagnosis and treatment of acute
ischemic stroke. The basic format of the first edition has been
retained, with sections on fundamentals such as pathophysiology and
causes, imaging techniques and interventions. However, each chapter has
been revised to reflect the important recent progress in advanced
neuroimaging and the use of interventional tools. In addition, a new
chapter is included on the classification instruments for ischemic
stroke and their use in predicting outcomes and therapeutic triage. All
of the authors are internationally recognized experts and members of
the interdisciplinary stroke team at the Massachusetts General Hospital
and Harvard Medical School. The text is supported by numerous
informative illustrations, and ease of reference is ensured through the
inclusion of suitable tables. This book will serve as a unique source
of up-to-date information for neurologists, emergency physicians,
radiologists and other health care providers who care for the patient
with acute ischemic stroke.
