ABC of Stroke by Mant, Jonathan -- Read -- Imperial Library of Trantor

Index

Cover Series Page Title Page Copyright Contributors Preface Chapter 1: Introduction to Stroke

Pathology Epidemiology Risk Factors for Stroke Prognosis Further Reading

Chapter 2: Primary Prevention of Stroke

Population Approaches Identification of People at High Risk of Stroke Lifestyle Modification Drug Treatment Management of Stroke-specific Risk Factors Further Reading

Chapter 3: Transient Ischaemic Attack

Prognosis Following TIA Initial Management of TIA Investigation of a TIA Role of Brain Imaging in TIA Acute Pharmacological Management of TIA Role of Carotid Endarterectomy Long-term Secondary Prevention Following TIA Further Reading

Chapter 4: Acute Stroke

Urgent Recognition of Stroke Immediate Assessment Investigation Monitoring and Stabilisation Treatment Further Reading

Chapter 5: Medical Complications of Stroke

Classification and Frequency of Complications Infection After Stroke Reduced Mobility After Stroke Neurological Complications After Stroke Continence and Constipation After Stroke Swallowing, Nutrition and Hydration Further Reading

Chapter 6: Stroke Rehabilitation

When Should Rehabilitation Start and Who Should be Involved? Rehabilitation Process Occupational Therapist Physiotherapist Speech and Language Therapists How Much Rehabilitation is Beneficial? Rehabilitation Following Transfer of Care From Hospital, Including Early Supported Discharge When Does Rehabilitation Stop? Further Reading

Chapter 7: Stroke in Younger People

Different Strokes Return to Work Vocational Rehabilitation Sex After Stroke Further Reading

Chapter 8: Mobility

Quality of Gait Walking Aids Environmental Considerations Wheelchair Provision Driving Adjuncts to Mobility Retraining Outdoor Mobility Further Reading

Chapter 9: Communication and Swallowing

Aphasia How Many People are Dysphasic? Impact of Aphasia Screening Tests and Intervention Dysarthria Dyspraxia Speech and Language Therapy Swallowing Problems Further Reading

Chapter 10: Psychological Problems after Stroke

Emotional Distress Depression and Anxiety Impact of Emotional Distress on Recovery Assessment of Mood Disorders Treatment of Emotional Disorders Conclusion Further Reading

Chapter 11: Secondary Prevention of Stroke

Risk of Recurrence Blood Pressure Lowering Cholesterol Lowering Antiplatelet Treatment Lifestyle Patient-specific Risk Factors Further Reading

Chapter 12: Long-term Support for Stroke Survivors and their Carers

Assessment of Ongoing Stroke Needs The Role of the Third Sector in Long-term Care Leisure and Social Reintegration Environmental Adaptations Rehabilitation in Care Homes Further Reading

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