Invaluable for all members of the stroke team this expertly written book compiles the full
range of diagnostic and interventional therapeutic techniques for acute stroke now in use in
modern clinical settings throughout the world. From advanced neuroimaging studies to
state-of-the art endovascular therapies it covers the materials instruments devices
procedures and strategies that lead to optimal results and most benefit the patient during
this time-critical event.Special Features:An interdisciplinary approachProvides detailed how-to
descriptions of all endovascular stroke treatment techniques periprocedural monitoring and
instrumentation with a focus on implementing these methods in everyday practiceLogically
organized in didactically structured chapters on diagnosis and treatment with sections on
acute ischemic stroke acute venous occlusions and supra-aortic extra- and intracranial
stenoses including their etiology pathogenesis symptoms imaging studies and recommended
therapies for each conditionWritten by a team of renowned international specialists who
provide advice recommendations and practical guidelines in every chapterDiscusses and
critically rates the stents retrievers filters and balloon systems in use today Includes
nearly 300 key images taken with the latest generation of imaging equipment Shares helpful
clinical insights in sidebar notes cautions tips and advice possible complications sources
of error and useful chapter summaries conclusions For all neuroradiologists radiologists
neurosurgeons and neurologists who need concise clinically relevant information on front-line
interventional techniques for stroke treatment and prevention this book is essential. It
reviews all current methods rates their efficacies and makes progress toward a uniformity of
protocols that can be applied in all practices managing stroke patients.
