Ischemic Stroke: Advances and Treatment

This book provides significant information about the advances and treatment in relation to ischemic stroke. In past few years, research on ischemic stroke has generated powerful therapeutic tools. New frontiers of stem cell therapy and of hypothermia have been discovered, and new brain repair mechanisms have been uncovered. Confinement to intravenous thrombolysis has been developed and strong endovascular tools have been made available to clinicians. Surgical decompression in malignant stroke has significantly enhanced the prognosis of this often lethal condition. This book comprises of contributions from scientists active in this creative research. Stroke physicians, students, nurses and technicians will hopefully use it as an instrument of consistent medical education to update their knowledge in this rapidly advancing field.

Author: Robin Deaver

Publisher: Hayle Medical

Publication Date: Jan 24, 2015

Number of Pages: 260 pages

Binding: Hardback or Cased Book

ISBN-10: 1632412713

ISBN-13: 9781632412713