{"product_id":"9781935281948","title":"Pediatric Stroke and Cerebrovascular Disorders","description":"The new third edition of \u003ci\u003ePediatric Stroke and Cerebrovascular Disorders\u003c\/i\u003e provides a modern clinical approach to managing stroke and other cerebrovascular problems in infants, children, and adolescents. Incorporating data from important clinical trials and case series, recommendations from the American Heart Association evidence-based paper on the management of pediatric stroke, and the latest information on new diagnostic techniques, the book offers a comprehensive analysis of the current thinking and practice by three physicians who have vast clinical experience in this challenging field. The third edition of this classic work has been completely updated and rewritten to reflect current science and practice. Covering occurrence, etiology, diagnosis, and treatment, this integrated state-of-the-art text is essential reading for anyone involved in the care of children with suspected stroke or other cerebrovascular abnormalities. \u003cp\u003e The third edition of this classic work has been completely updated and rewritten to reflect current science and practice. An extensive, entirely new chapter on treatment provides specific guidance on when to use antiplatelet agents, anticoagulants, and thrombolytic agents in children and also includes a section on neurorehabilitation after stroke. An expanded and thoroughly updated diagnostic approach chapter covers the latest applications in stroke imaging such as computed tomography angiography, diffusion weighted MRI, and perfusion CT. The first chapter stresses the etiology and pathophysiology of childhood stroke as the basis for evaluations and treatment. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003cb\u003eFeatures of \u003ci\u003ePediatric Stroke and Cerebrovascular Disorders, Third Edition\u003c\/i\u003e Include:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eComprehensive in scope: detailed analysis of the pathogenesis, diagnosis, and treatment of cerebrovascular disorders in children with many evidence-based management guidelines \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe third edition has been updated to include recommendations from the AHA consensus guidelines \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAll chapters in the third edition have been revised and updated \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAn extensive, entirely new chapter on treatment provides specific guidance on when to use antiplatelet agents, anticoagulants, and thrombolytic agents in children \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStresses the etiology and pathophysiology of childhood stroke as the basis for evaluation and treatment \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaintains the practical, clinical flavor established in previous editions, with numerous illustrations and useful suggestions for patient care \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWritten by internationally known stroke experts: Dr. Roach chaired the AHA panel that produced the consensus guidelines on childhood stroke and Drs. Lo and Heyer have published extensively on stroke and related topics \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Springer Publishing Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47171939500272,"sku":"9781935281948","price":149.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781935281948_p0.jpg?v=1763656267","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781935281948","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}