Stroke Author:Bruce C. Brown, Benavente, Brown, Francesco Pagano, Bassi Stroke is one of the most common illnesses of old age. This book provides an in-depth analysis of the prevention, management, and treatment of this disease and its impact upon patients. A wide range of issues are considered from the diagnosis of the disease and the various types of preventive treatments such as aspirin, anticoagulants and caroti... more »d surgery to the prevenion of complications, the organization of acute stroke care, and improving long-term rehabilitation. Scientific methods such as ultrasound and MR spectroscopy are addressed and also the topical issue of cost-effectiveness.« less