Stroke-Free For Life: The Complete Guide to Stroke Prevention and Treatment - Tapa blanda

Not only do strokes kill, they can disable for life - and they're increasing. In this extraordinary book, one of the world's leading cardiovascular scientists sets out a stroke prevention and treatment programme. It includes a groundbreaking risk-assessment questionnaire and a personalised prevention programme. Once you've established your risk of stroke, Wiebers discusses the most up-to-date treatments - lifestyle changes, drugs and surgery. The book is divided into four: understanding a stroke; assessing risk; lowering risk and rehabilitation if you or someone close to you has suffered a stroke.

A groundbreaking medical programme for risk assessment, prevention and treatment

Learn the vital facts about the No. 1 disabler:

-How to lower your overall stroke risk
-Which common heart conditions are little-known risk factors for stroke
-Why simple changes in your diet can help prevent stroke
-Where to get the best treatment during a stroke emergency (less than half of emergency rooms are equipped to treat acute stroke)
-When you should begin taking steps to prevent a stroke from ever occurring: today!