附註:Previous edition: 2000.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Cover; Contents; Acknowledgements; Introduction; 1 What is a stroke?; 2 The first few days; 3 Getting moving again; 4 Swallowing and nutrition; 5 Speech and language; 6 Personal care; 7 Memory, mood and sleep; 8 Pain and sensation; 9 The senses; 10 Living with disability; 11 Why have I had a stroke and what can I do to prevent another one?; 12 Discharge from hospital; 13 Relationships; 14 Leisure, work and money; 15 Research and future developments; Glossary; Appendix 1: Useful addresses; Appendix 2: Useful publications; Index;
摘要:In the new, second edition of this inspiring guide, three leading experts answer hundreds of questions actually asked by people who have experienced stroke and their families. Stroke - the 'at your fingertips' guide gives you up-to-date and medically accurate information on a range of topics covering "what is stroke" to "future developments.