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Informationen zum Autor John R. Marler, MD, is a board-certified neurologist and widely published researcher in the treatment of acute stroke. Klappentext Features tons of advice for recovery and rehabilitation Get the latest on the symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of stroke Have questions and concerns about strokes? This reassuring guide provides invaluable information for stroke victims and their loved ones, from what a stroke is and what it feels like to proven treatments and therapies. You'll see how to implement a plan for preventing stroke, treat the lingering effects of stroke, and maximize home caregiver effectiveness while minimizing fatigue. THE DUMMIES WAY(c) Explanations in plain English "Get in, get out" information Icons and other navigational aids Online cheat sheet Top ten lists A dash of humor and fun Discover how to: Understand what causes different types of stroke Recognize warning signs Get the most out of doctors and hospitals Speed recovery with the best treatments Help prevent future strokes Decide the best living arrangements after stroke Get smart! @www.dummies.com Find listings of all our books Choose from many different subject categories Sign up for eTips at etips.dummies.com Zusammenfassung About 700,000 people suffer a stroke every year in the U.S. This plain-English guide addresses the many questions and concerns people have about strokes-from what a stroke feels like as it is happening to what steps should be taken immediately afterwards to the treatments and therapies that are necessary throughout long-term recovery. Inhaltsverzeichnis Introduction 1 Part I: The Brain and Stroke 9 Chapter 1: A Brain Attack 11 Chapter 2: Understanding How the Brain Works 29 Part II: Types of Stroke 45 Chapter 3: White Stroke (Ischemic): Blood Clots Block the Brain 47 Chapter 4: Transient Stroke (TIA): Warning Sign 69 Chapter 5: Red Stroke (ICH): Bleeding Inside the Brain 85 Chapter 6: Red Stroke (SAH): Bleeding Outside the Brain 101 Chapter 7: Dementia (Vascular Cognitive Impairment) 119 Part III: Preventing Stroke 133 Chapter 8: High Blood Pressure 135 Chapter 9: Fat and Stroke Risk 151 Chapter 10: Other Risk Factors and Prevention 169 Part IV: Treating Stroke 187 Chapter 11: Get Thee to an Emergency Room 189 Chapter 12: Treating Stroke in the Hospital 207 Chapter 13: Rehabilitation 221 Part V: Living with Stroke 235 Chapter 14: Returning Home: Adapting to a New Life 237 Chapter 15: When You Can't Go Home Again 257 Chapter 16: Challenges During Recovery 275 Chapter 17: Taking Care of Family 293 Part VI: The Part of Tens 307 Chapter 18: Ten Ways to Help Your Community Manage Stroke 309 Chapter 19: Five Remarkable Stroke Recoveries 317 Chapter 20: Ten Opportunities to Prevent Stroke 323 Glossary 329 Index 335 ...
Inhaltsverzeichnis
Introduction.
Part I: The Brain and Stroke.
Chapter 1: A Brain Attack.
Chapter 2: Understanding How the Brain Works.
Part II: Types of Stroke.
Chapter 3: White Stroke (Ischemic): Blood Clots Block the Brain.
Chapter 4: Transient Stroke (TIA): Warning Sign.
Chapter 5: Red Stroke (ICH): Bleeding Inside the Brain.
Chapter 6: Red Stroke (SAH): Bleeding Outside the Brain.
Chapter 7: Dementia (Vascular Cognitive Impairment).
Part III: Preventing Stroke.
Chapter 8: High Blood Pressure.
Chapter 9: Fat and Stroke Risk.
Chapter 10: Other Risk Factors and Prevention.
Part IV: Treating Stroke.
Chapter 11: Get Thee to an Emergency Room.
Chapter 12: Treating Stroke in the Hospital.
Chapter 13: Rehabilitation.
Part V: Living with Stroke.
Chapter 14: Returning Home: Adapting to a New Life.
Chapter 15: When You Can't Go Home Again.
Chapter 16: Challenges During Recovery.
Chapter 17: Taking Care of Family.
Part VI: The Part of Tens.
Chapter 18: Ten Ways to Help Your Community Manage Stroke.
Chapter 19: Five Remarkable Stroke Recoveries.
Chapter 20: Ten Opportunities to Prevent Stroke.
Glossary.
Index.
