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Health & Fitness Nervous System

Stroke

A Comprehensive Guide To Brain Attacks

by (author) Vladimir Hachinski Dr. & Larissa Hachinski

Publisher
Key Porter Books
Initial publish date
Dec 2002
Category
Nervous System, General, General
  • Paperback / softback

    ISBN
    9781552631256
    Publish Date
    Dec 2002
    List Price
    $19.95

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Suddenly, and often without warning, a life can change forever as a result of a stroke.Strokes occur when a part of the brain stops working due to a blocked or burst blood vessel. Although strokes are a leading cause of death and disability, timely recognition of the signs and symptoms can help prevent the worst effects. In Stroke, Dr. Vladimir Hachinski presents readers with a thoughtful, accessible look at North Americas leading cause of neurological disability. Topics include: What is a stroke and how to prevent one Hardening of the arteries Signs and symptoms Tests and treatments Drugs, surgical options, and alternative options Featuring case studies, diagrams and charts, Stroke is a timely and informative guide to a serious condition.BIO:VLADIMIR HACHINSKI. MD, FRCPC, MSC (DME), DSC (MED), is Chief of the Department of Clinical Neurological Sciences at the London Health Sciences Centre and Professor of Medicine at the University of Western Ontario.

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