Basic Neuroanatomy and Stroke Syndromes - 11/09/12
Doi : 10.1016/j.emc.2012.05.004
Joseph R. Pare, MD a, Joseph H. Kahn, MD b, ⁎ 
a Department of Emergency Medicine, Boston Medical Center, 1 Boston Medical Center Place, Boston, MA 02118, USA
b Medical Student Education, Department of Emergency Medicine, Boston Medical Center, Boston University School of Medicine, 1 Boston Medical Center Place, Boston, MA 02118, USA
Corresponding author.Résumé |
Stroke should not solely be considered a disease of the elderly, and racial disparities are most evident among young adults. Acute stroke can present at any age and it is important to be familiar with the evaluation and treatment of stroke to provide timely care. The National Institute of Health Stroke Scale helps physicians objectively evaluate stroke patients. This article presents an overview of basic information on neuroanatomy, pathophysiology, and stroke syndromes.
Le texte complet de cet article est disponible en PDF.Keywords : Stroke, Stroke syndromes, Neuroanatomy and stroke, Pathophysiology and stroke
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Vol 30 - N° 3
P. 601-615 - août 2012 Retour au numéro
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