xxix, 310 pages : illustrations, portraits ; 24 cm
Nutrition and health
Includes bibliographical references and index
Mandy L. Corrigan, Arlene A. Escuro, Donald F. Kirby, editors
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Part I: Introduction to Stroke -- Epidemiology of Stroke -- Types of Strokes -- Stroke Risk Factors -- Perspectives and Approach to Stroke Prevention and Therapy -- Part II: Health-Related Risk Factors for Stroke -- Diabetes Mellitus Prevention and Treatment -- Hypertension/Hyperlipidemia/Hyperhomocysteinemia and Nutrition Approaches -- Obesity and Stroke -- Pediatric/Adolescent Stroke -- Stroke in Younger and Older Adults -- Part III: Medical Management of Stroke -- Medical Management of Stroke -- Malnutrition in Stroke -- Fluid and Electrolyte Management -- Nutrition Support -- Enteral Access -- Dysphagia in Stroke -- Stroke Nursing Care -- Stroke Rehabilitation -- Ethical Issues in Stroke Patients -- Suggested Stroke Related Resources for the Practitioner and Patient