Stroke Sourcebook, Sixth Edition

By: Chambers, Jane

Omnigraphics' Health Reference Series is designed for the general reader seeking guidance on How to avoid serious illness by following preventive lifestyles and recognizing early warning signs, it also supports the layperson who has received a diagnosis of a serious disease or disorder as well as the family member or nonprofessional caregiver who must learn to care and to cope with the illness. Each volume in the series deals comprehensively with a particular area of medical concern and contains material found in publications issued by the National Institutes of Health and other agencies and associations, Nowhere else can general readers find this information conveniently collected, coordinated, and indexed in book form. Stroke Sourcebook, Sixth Edition According to statistics from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), stroke is a significant contributor to mortality, accounting for approximately 1 in every 6 deaths among those affected by cardiovascular diseases in the United States. Each year, over 795.000 individuals in the United States experience a stroke, with approximately 610.000 of these cases being first-time occurrences. Of these, about 185.000 are recurrent strokes. The Southeastern United States has the highest stroke-related mortality rates. Stroke stands as the fifth leading cause of death in the country and is a primary contributor to significant, long-term disability. Stroke Sourcebook, Sixth Edition provides detailed information about stroke, its types, and its occurrence across various demographic groups, including children, women, pregnant women, and men. It explains recurrent strokes and presents statistics specific to the United States. Various stroke risk factors such as cerebral palsy, cerebral arteriosclerosis, cerebral aneurysms, encephalitis, meningitis, atherosclerosis, peripheral artery disease, and sleep apnea are discussed. The book also covers the diagnostic methods, medications utilized in stroke treatment, surgical interventions, the role of emergency medical services (EMS) in early stroke detection, the latest advancements in stroke care and research, management of poststroke complications and rehabilitation, and offers tips for caregivers of stroke survivors. The book concludes with a glossary of terms related to stroke and a directory of organizations for additional help and information.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0780821246
• ISBN13: 9780780821248
• Release Date: June 2024
• Publisher: Omnigraphics
• Weight: 1.60 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.4" x 6.2" x 9.2"