Acute Stroke

As the third leading cause of death in the United States, stroke accounts for one in every fifteen deaths and is the major cause of disability in the country. Compiled by a renowned editorial team, this reference bridges the gap between basic science and patient care protocols, and collects 43 expertly written chapters that range from laboratory-based research on animal models to the progression, mechanisms, treatment, and prognosis of diseases such as subarachnoid hemorrhage (SAH), intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH), focal ischemic stroke, and global cerebral ischemia.Acute Stroke Bench to Bedside By: Anish Bhardwaj Publisher: routledge Print ISBN: 9780849398704, 0849398703 other ISBNs: 9781420021042, 1420021044 Edition: 1st Copyright year: 2006