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New edition of a guide to patterns and syndromes in stroke. Caplan (neurology, Harvard Medical School) and Bogousslavsky (neurology and cerebrovascular diseases, U. of Lausanne) provide 54 contributions by experts from various medical centers that survey all types of neurological, neurophysiological and other clinical dysfunction due to stroke. They describe clinical problems encountered in patients and their differential diagnosis in order to aid clinicians to differentiate between possible locations on the basis of symptoms and signs. Topics include clinical manifestations, and vascular topographic syndromes. Contains many b&w images and other illustrations.Copyright © 2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR


Review
"...this book should be required reading for all physicians in training who are seeing patients with acute stroke within their practice, as well as in the emergency room...invaluable..." Neuroradiology

From reviews of the previous edition...

"I am pleased to have a copy of this well-produced volume. I shall find it useful for dipping into..." Neuropsychological Rehabilitation


Book Description
The first edition of Stroke Syndromes was widely welcomed as a new and authoritative reference in the assessment and diagnosis of stroke. This revised and updated edition remains the definitive guide to patterns and syndromes in stroke. It provides a comprehensive survey of all types of neurological, neurophysiological, and other clinical dysfunction. This book is organized to make stroke pattern recognition easier. The volume contains descriptions of clinical problems encountered in stroke patients and their differential diagnosis, and will enable clinicians to differentiate between possible locations on the basis of symptoms and signs. Together with its companion volume, Uncommon Causes of Stroke, these references will become an essential resource for the understanding and diagnosis of stroke.


Book Info
Univ. of Lausanne, Switzerland. A revised guide to the stroke patterns and syndromes not commonly encountered by non-experts. Divided into two volumes: parts one and two are in this volume, and part three was published as Uncommon Causes of Stroke, c2001, listed week 2001-27. Also comes as set which is not yet available. Previous edition: c1995. DNLM: Cerebrovascular Accident--diagnosis.

ANNOTATION

The book contains predominantly black-and-white illustrations, with some color illustrations.

FROM THE PUBLISHER

This important clinical reference text describes the patterns to be expected in patients with stroke. It will enable clinicians to differentiate between possible anatomical locations on the basis of symptoms and signs, to recognize lesion patterns found in patients with infarcts and hemorrhages in various vascular territories, and to recognize rare causes of stroke. This is a practical, highly illustrated companion and reference for students, trainees and physicians who wish to improve their skills in the accurate diagnosis of stroke, and their understanding of its clinical consequences.

SYNOPSIS

New edition of a guide to patterns and syndromes in stroke. Caplan (neurology, Harvard Medical School) and Bogousslavsky (neurology and cerebrovascular diseases, U. of Lausanne) provide 54 contributions by experts from various medical centers that survey all types of neurological, neurophysiological and other clinical dysfunction due to stroke. They describe clinical problems encountered in patients and their differential diagnosis in order to aid clinicians to differentiate between possible locations on the basis of symptoms and signs. Topics include clinical manifestations, and vascular topographic syndromes. Contains many b&w images and other illustrations.

Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

FROM THE CRITICS

Cathy M. Helgason

This book describes clinical diagnosis of stroke by pattern recognition of symptoms and signs, written by leading scholars in the field. The purpose is to describe clinical parameters and pictures of stroke based on observation of recognizable patterns rather than affected anatomy or cause of stroke. This book, an addition to the growing field of stroke, is a complement to those basic science advances. The wide range of clinical patterns covered in the book achieves this purpose. All who are interested in the patient with stroke will benefit from the book, but a basic background knowledge of anatomy, pathophysiology, and clinical signs in neurologic disease is assumed. The illustrations are always pertinent, rich in content, and a nice medley of neuroimages, anatomy, and tables. The references are good and time honored. The chapters are authored by a collection of scholars in the field. The book's overall appearance is pleasant, but it is a bit bulky and burdensome for one who has a bad back. This book will be a classic clinical reference for those interested in treating and diagnosing the patient with cerebrovascular disease. It is appropriate for all libraries, individuals, and bookstores. Pattern recognition is a new approach to clinical diagnosis of stroke and is importantly separated from the etiology of stroke.

Doody Review Services

Reviewer: Cathy M. Helgason, MD (University of Illinois at Chicago College of Medicine)Description: This book describes clinical diagnosis of stroke by pattern recognition of symptoms and signs, written by leading scholars in the field. Purpose: The purpose is to describe clinical parameters and pictures of stroke based on observation of recognizable patterns rather than affected anatomy or cause of stroke. This book, an addition to the growing field of stroke, is a complement to those basic science advances. The wide range of clinical patterns covered in the book achieves this purpose. Audience: All who are interested in the patient with stroke will benefit from the book, but a basic background knowledge of anatomy, pathophysiology, and clinical signs in neurologic disease is assumed. Features: The illustrations are always pertinent, rich in content, and a nice medley of neuroimages, anatomy, and tables. The references are good and time honored. The chapters are authored by a collection of scholars in the field. The book's overall appearance is pleasant, but it is a bit bulky and burdensome for one who has a bad back. Assessment: This book will be a classic clinical reference for those interested in treating and diagnosing the patient with cerebrovascular disease. It is appropriate for all libraries, individuals, and bookstores. Pattern recognition is a new approach to clinical diagnosis of stroke and is importantly separated from the etiology of stroke.

RATING

5 Stars! from Doody

ACCREDITATION