Written by leaders in the field of stroke medicine,<B></B><B><I>Handbook of Stroke</I>, Third Edition</B><B>, </B>is a concise, one-stop guide covering all aspects of clinical management of patients with cerebrovascular disorders. This user-friendly handbook brings you up to date with the most recent advances and knowledge in the field, providing practice-oriented overviews and recommendations that save lives and reduce impairment of function. It addresses specific situations you’re likely to encounter, offering clinical guidance based on available evidence and practical experience. <ul><li>Covers everything from clinical and laboratory assessment, differential diagnosis, and initial management to medical and surgical treatment, prognosis, rehabilitation, and stroke prevention.</li><li>Includes new chapters on the global burden of stroke and restorative therapies following stroke. </li><li>Provides expert state-of-the-art  guidance on acute stroke treatment, cerebrovasc