Stroke Pathophysiology, Diagnosis, and Treatment (Third Edition)

Author: Gao Xuguang
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Publish Date: 2001-07-01
Features: Stroke: Pathophysiology, Diagnosis, and Treatment. This book combines extensive content and detailed introductions, aiming to meet the urgent needs of internists, surgeons, neurologists, and students. It provides information on the pathophysiology, diagnosis, and treatment of stroke for reference only. The book elaborates on technical details in a clear and readable manner. The entire book is divided into five parts—Pathophysiology, Diagnosis, Clinical Manifestations, Medical Management, and Surgical Management—each with independent content. To minimize repetition, separate headings are established in certain sections. Since the first edition of this book was published, 12 years have passed. In this short period, significant changes have occurred in stroke research. These major changes include many exciting advancements. Our understanding of biochemical and cellular changes in focal ischemia has taken a significant leap forward. From an anatomical perspective, particularly from a biochemical standpoint, our ability to understand arteries and the brain has improved, but there has been no qualitative change. Epidemiologists, biostatisticians, methodologists, pharmacologists, biochemists, hematologists, clinical neurologists, and surgical scientists have collaborated to plan and evaluate relevant preventive and therapeutic approaches, especially in recent years with the focus on treatment after focal ischemia. Academic institutions and many hospitals in developed and developing countries have been exploring new therapies for stroke. This situation indicates that the treatment, prevention, and research of stroke have matured to a certain extent, with a large number of scientists and general practitioners with stroke expertise working tirelessly. News of advancements in this field is on the horizon, spanning from genetic research to the evaluation of intravascular treatments. Our editorial team hopes that the comprehensive and integrated third edition of this book, which covers all aspects of stroke, will help academic and practical groups to work together to develop and accelerate the field of neuroscience. Readers will notice the addition of new contributors to the authorship. In line with traditional practice, we have invited experts from many countries to participate.