Review

"The authors undoubtedly mastered the literature on their subject and may share a significant clinical experience…" (Journal of the American Medical Association, April 23, 2008)

"Great reference, with clear reviews of all the major clinical acute stroke topics.... Ideal information tool for someone needing to make a relatively up-to-date presentation." (Journal of the American Medical Association, May 2008)

From the Back Cover

The only comprehensive text on the management of acute ischemic stroke

Acute ischemic stroke (AIS)—the most rapidly growing area of stroke management—has become a major public health issue, as physicians have been plagued by a scarcity of effective treatments. However, with advances in the understanding of stroke mechanisms, timing of therapy, and modern medicines and techniques, the medical community has seen a major increase in the ability to successfully treat AIS in a manner that has proven beneficial over a broad category of patients.

Acute Ischemic Stroke: An Evidence-based Approach provides readers with an overview of the clinical and biological evidence to support the current treatment of AIS and paves a road for discovery by highlighting the future directions of research. Laying out treatment plans and protocols in a handbook fashion designed for ease-of-use—even in emergency situations—the book thoughtfully and comprehensively covers:

Stroke neuroimaging

Intravenous thrombolysis

Endovascular approaches

Surgical management

Non-thrombolytic stroke treatments

Anti-thrombolytic therapies

Stroke etiologies

Intensive care management of stroke

Telestroke

Illustrated throughout with numerous tables and figures, Acute Ischemic Stroke is an essential reference for the treatment of AIS for a wide range of healthcare professionals, including stroke neurologists, emergency room physicians, neurology residents and fellows, medical students, and nurse practitioners.