Full Description
This book covers the epidemiology, diagnosis, acute treatment, and rehabilitation of stroke, the most common cause of death and disability in Vietnam. Stroke survivors are frequently left severely affected, including symptoms such as paralysis, difficulty swallowing/talking, balance problems, dizziness, and memory loss. The book contains chapters on prevention and treatment, current research, health economics, traditional medicine, optimal organization of care, pharmacology, and much more. Because stroke survivors have long-term disabilities, understanding the training requirements for stroke staff is critical. 'Stroke in Vietnam' is written by leading stroke professionals from Vietnam and internationally, and it will be helpful to all health professionals, including nurses, therapists, doctors, and medical students in Vietnam, Southeast Asia, and worldwide.
Contents
1. Epidemiology of Stroke in Vietnam.- 2. Diagnosis of stroke.- 3. Management of Acute Ischaemic Stroke in Vietnam.- 4. Management of Haemorrhagic stroke in Vietnam.- 5. Rehabilitation of Stroke in Vietnam.- 6. Prehospital care for stroke.- 7. Prevention of Stroke.- 8. Unusual causes of stroke.- 9. Diagnosis and Management of TIA.- 10. Stroke Mimics and Stroke Chameleons - causes and management.- 11. Stroke nursing in Vietnam.- 12. Development of Stroke Guidelines and Audit for Vietnam and Department of Health Directives.- 13. Health economics of stroke.- 14. Training in stroke for doctors, nurses and therapists.- 15. Stroke units in Vietnam. The evidence base and key components.- 16. Protocols for the management of common issues in acute stroke.- 17. Longer term impact of Stroke.- 18. Pharmacology and stroke.
