- Presents state of the art knowledge on stroke pathophysiology
- Covers both basic and clinical aspects in detail
- Includes numerous informative illustrations
This book presents state of the art knowledge on stroke pathophysiology, covering both basic and clinical aspects in detail.
Readers will find up-to-date information on hemodynamics, cerebral vessel degeneration, cell death, and neurorepair. The mechanisms and clinical manifestations of large artery atherosclerosis, small vessel disease, and cardioembolism are extensively discussed, and the relation between specific conditions and stroke is explored.
The book has a unique organizational style, with inclusion of historic experimental and clinical study results. The numerous photos and illustrations will facilitate understanding of practical aspects and rapid retrieval of fundamental information. As comprehension of stroke pathophysiology has deepened, a variety of drugs for stroke treatment have been developed and tested, and in recent years much research has focused on neurorestorative therapy using stem cells. It therefore seems timely to bring together within one volume the most important current knowledge on stroke pathophysiology. The book will be invaluable for stroke physicians, surgeons, and students alike.
Table of ContentsIntroduction on Stroke- General Facts of Stroke
- Cerebral Vascular Anatomy
Clinical Science: Large Artery Atherothrombosis- Concept of Large Artery and Small Vessel
- Pathophysiology of Large-Artery Atherosclerosis
- Pathophysiology of Stroke Resulting from Large-Artery Atherothrombosis
Clinical Science: Small Vessel Disease- Cerebral Small Vessel Disease
- Cerebral Amyloid Angiopathy: Emerging Evidence for Novel Pathophysiology and Pathogenesis
- Cerebral Autosomal Dominant Arteriopathy with Subcortical Ischemic Strokes and Leukoencephalopathy (CADASIL)
Clinical Science: Cardioembolism- Pathophysiology of Cardioembolism
- Atrial Fibrillation and Other Cardiac Dysfunctions Related with Stroke
Clinical Science: Pathophysiology of Specific Causes- Cerebral Vessel Wall Diseases
- Hemorrheologic Disease
- Paradoxical Embolic Stroke
- Hemorrhagic Diseases
Brain HemodynamicsBasic Aspect: Cell Death and Neurorepair- Pathophysiology of Neuronal Cell Death After Stroke
- Emerging Mechanism of Cell Death Caused by Stroke: A Role of Neurovascular Unit
- Basic Aspect: Neurorepair After Stroke
- Mechanism of Recovery After Stroke
- Neurorepair Strategies After Stroke
