Stroke Predisposing Conditions

This book is an important resource in our quest to better understand and prevent stroke. Professor Leys has outlined some of the most important, common and rare, factors in the pathogenesis of this disease. As the title, `Medical conditions predisposing to stroke' implies, stroke cannot be viewed from a narrow perspective. Systemic disorders may be the sole cause or a contributing factor in the genesis of stroke. Professor Leys has selected contributors who are both knowledgeable of the subject and skilled at describing our current state of awareness and projecting likely future developments. The discussions are evidence-based and comprehensive while being focused and concise. The book has utility for both the generalist managing and preventing stroke and for the specialist in search of a focused up to date authoritative review of the topic. This book will assume a prominent place as a reference and guide for a better understanding and management of stroke.