ABC of Stroke / edited by Jonathan Mant, Marion F. Walker.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Machine generated contents note: Contributors. -- Preface. -- 1 Introduction to stroke. -- 2 Primary prevention of stroke. -- 3 Transient ischaemic attack. -- 4 Acute stroke. -- 5 Medical complications of stroke. -- 6 Stroke rehabilitation. -- 7 Stroke in younger people. -- 8 Mobility. -- 9 Communication and swallowing -- 10 Psychological problems after stroke. -- 11 Secondary prevention of stroke. -- 12 Long-term support for stroke survivors and their carers. -- Index.

"Stroke is the most common cause of adult disability and of increasing importance within ageing populations. This brand new title in the ABC series covers the entire patient journey, from prevention through to long-term support. It includes primary prevention and management of risk factors for stroke and secondary prevention including pharmaceutical, lifestyle and surgical intervention. The general principles of stroke rehabilitation are also addressed as well as mobility, communication and psychological problems, as is stroke in younger people. It also covers long-term support for stroke survivors and their carers. This is an invaluable and practical guide to all aspects of stroke for both health care professional and lay audiences. It is of particular relevance to general practitioners, junior doctors, nurses and therapists working with stroke patients and their carers, and to people with stroke and their families."--Provided by publisher.