Ischemic Stroke: Current Research and Clinical Aspects

Ischemic stroke, also referred to as cerebrovascular accident happens due to poor blood flow resulting in improper functioning of the brain. Ischemic stroke is caused by four reasons; i.e. thrombosis, embolism, systemic hypoperfusion and cerebral venous sinus thrombosis. The ever growing need of advanced technology is the reason that has fueled the research in this field in recent times. This book elucidates in detail the various diagnostic tools of ischemic stroke like CT scans, MRI scans, etc. as well as its clinical aspects. This book is meant for students, researchers and neurologists who are looking for an elaborate reference text on this topic.