From Library Journal
Like Geoffrey Donnan and Carol Burton in After a Stroke (North Atlantic, 1992. 2d ed.), Burkman, a physical medicine and rehabilitation specialist, summarizes the causes, complications, and types of strokes and then discusses recovery, rehabilitation, and prevention. But while Donnan and Burton offer a more holistic perspective, Burkman adds something else to his treatment of the topic: a table listing the warning signs of stroke?critical information considering that "there is a 10 to 18 percent risk of having a second stroke in the first year immediately following a stroke." A useful resource list provides addresses and phone numbers (and Internet sites, when available) for government agencies and national stroke organizations. However, the lack of references is frustrating. Sources of statistics are identified incompletely (and sometimes not at all), and no medical or additional consumer health literature is suggested. Still, this guide is valuable as a readable introduction to the topic. Recommended for public libraries and consumer health collections.?Ximena Chrisagis, Wright State Univ Libs., Dayton, OHCopyright 1998 Reed Business Information, Inc.


Book Description
More than half a million Americans suffer strokes annually. Many thousands will need rehabilitation. During such a crises, friends and families must navigate a maze of confusion and emotional upset and still try to understand stroke and recovery. Kip Burkman, MD, provides many answers in The Stroke Recovery Book. In clear language, Dr. Burkman helps readers understand the various kinds of strokes and how they can affect body functioning, including thinking and emotions. He also lays out detailed information about rehabilitation. An excellent quick-reference book for those with pressing questions about stroke and stroke recovery.


Book Info
Answers many of the questions asked by families and patients on this subject. Topics covered include: how strokes occur and what happens to the brain, major types of strokes and their effects, cognitive changes, speech impairments, weakness in limbs, swallowing, recovery and rehabilitation, and stroke prevention. For consumers. Softcover.

ANNOTATION

"...helps readers to understand the various kinds of strokes and how they can affect body functioning...an excellent, clearly written quick-reference book."

FROM THE PUBLISHER

In clear language, Dr. Burkman helps readers understand the various kinds of strokes and how they can affect body functioning, including thinking and emotions. He also lays out detailed information about rehabilitation.

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Library Journal