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OverviewWritten by neurologists for neurologists, Decision-Making in Adult Neurology provides practical guidance when encountering patients whose clinical presentation is unfamiliar or complex, or whose treatment path is not completely certain. This useful handbook is filled with diagnostic and treatment algorithms that encourage you to think systematically and follow a logical sequence through the steps necessary for efficient and effective decision-making. Outlines the key decision points in patient management, providing a wealth of systematic information that ensures you take into account the proper physical signs and test results that will guide your recommendations. Contains 119 algorithms covering symptoms and signs, specific neurologic conditions, vascular disorders, seizures, head trauma, neoplastic disease, peripheral nervous disorders, and muscle disease. Accompanies each algorithm with brief text that explains the significance of important decision points. Provides step-by-step decision-making guidelines for testing and management of paraneoplastic diseases, choice of initial MS therapy, evaluation of incidentally discovered MRI white matter lesions, management of asymptomatic carotid stenosis, and much more. Enhanced eBook version included with purchase, which allows you to access all of the text, figures, and references from the book on a variety of devices Full Product DetailsAuthor: Brett Cucchiara, MD (Director, Neurovascular Lab; Associate Professor of Neurology, Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) , Raymond S. Price, MD (Director, Neurology Residency, Associate Professor of Neurology, Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania)Publisher: Elsevier - Health Sciences Division Imprint: Elsevier - Health Sciences Division Weight: 0.590kg ISBN: 9780323635837ISBN 10: 0323635830 Pages: 288 Publication Date: 16 December 2020 Audience: Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational Replaced By: 9780443278105 Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In stock We have confirmation that this item is in stock with the supplier. It will be ordered in for you and dispatched immediately. Table of ContentsReviewsI have yet to encounter a resource with such a concise yet thorough approach to neurological decision making...As a neurology resident, I am thrilled to have found this book. I will personally utilize it for reference throughout residency and beyond and I will also recommend it to medical students. Regardless of training level, I view this contribution to neurology literature as substantial and much needed. Doody's Review Weighted Numerical Score: 94 - 4 Stars! Author InformationTab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |