About the Book
This issue is a dedicated supplement published in addition to the regular issues of 'Cerebrovascular Diseases' focussing on one specific topic. 'Cerebrovascular Diseases' is a well-respected, international peer-reviewed journal in Neurology. Supplement issues are included in the subscription.
Table of Contents:
Preface; Update in Diagnostic Procedures: The Relevance of Inflammation; Transcranial Ultrasound in Acute Stroke: From Diagnosis to Therapy: Molina, C.A.; Alexandrov, A.V.; Applicability of Biomarkers in Ischemic Stroke: Castellanos, M.; Serena, J.; Noninvasive Angiography (Magnetic Resonance and Computed Tomography) in the Diagnosis of Ischemic Cerebrovascular Disease. Techniques and Clinical Applications: Schellinger, P.D.; Richter, G.; Kohrmann, M.; Dorfler, A.; Oxidative Stress, Endothelial Dysfunction and Cerebrovascular Disease: Zalba, G.; Fortuno, A.; San Jose, G.; Moreno, M.U.; Beloqui, O.; Diez, J.; Platelets, Arterial Thrombosis and Cerebral Ischemia: Badimon, L.; Vilahur, G.; Advances in Atheroma Imaging in the Carotid: Gillard, J.H.; Etiology and Risk Factors for Ischemic Stroke; Patients at High Risk for Ischemic Stroke: Identification and Actions: Gallego, J.; Martinez Vila, E.; Munoz, R.; The Metabolic Syndrome and Cerebrovascular Disease: Suspicion and Evidence: Gil-Nunez, A.; Peculiarities of Stroke Risk in Women: Egido, J.-A.; Alonso de Lecinana, M.; Cryptogenic Stroke, Aortic Arch Atheroma and Patent Foramen Ovale: Molina, C.A.; Santamarina, E.; Alvarez-Sabin, J.; Baseline Characteristics of Patients with Cerebrovascular Disease in the REACH Registry: The Spanish Contribution: Suarez, C. on behalf of the Spanish investigators of REACH; Therapeutic Interventions in Secondary Ischemic Stroke Prevention; Action on Vascular Risk Factors: Importance of Blood Pressure and Lipid Lowering in Stroke Secondary Prevention: Fuentes, B.; Ortega-Casarrubios, M.A.; Martinez, P.; Diez-Tejedor, E.; Anticoagulants, Aspirin and Dipyridamole in the Secondary Prevention of Cerebral Ischaemia: Which Is the Best for Which Patient?: Halkes, P.H.A.; Algra, A.; Usefulness of Antiplatelet Drugs in Ischaemic Stroke Prevention - Update on New Trials: Rother, J.; Current Status of Carotid Endarterectomy and Stenting for Symptomatic Carotid Stenosis: Rothwell, P.M.; Endarterectomy, Best Medical Treatment or Both for Stroke Prevention in Patients with Asymptomatic Carotid Artery Stenosis: Cardona, P.; Rubio, F.; Martinez-Yelamos, S.; Krupinski, J.; Acute Stroke Management: Brain Protection, Reperfusion and Improving Recovery after Stroke; General Care in Stroke: Relevance of Glycemia and Blood Pressure Levels: Fuentes, B.; Diez-Tejedor, E.; Systemic Reperfusion Therapy in Acute Ischemic Stroke: Martinez-Sanchez, P.; Diez-Tejedor, E.; Fuentes, B.; Ortega-Casarrubios, M.A.; Hacke, W.; Neuroprotection in Cerebral Infarction: The Opportunity of New Studies: Perez de la Ossa, N.; Davalos, A.; Brain Stimulation in Poststroke Rehabilitation: Alonso-Alonso, M.; Fregni, F.; Pascual-Leone, A.; Neuroplasticity and Cellular Therapy in Cerebral Infarction: Rodriguez-Gonzalez, R.; Hurtado, O.; Sobrino, T.; Castillo, J.; Poststroke Depression: Importance of Its Detection and Treatment: Gabaldon, L.; Fuentes, B.; Frank-Garcia, A.; Diez-Tejedor, E.; Vascular Cognitive Deterioration and Stroke: Erkinjuntti, T.; Author Index; Subject Index.