Joel Stein has written a comprehensive guide to stroke for patients and their families. It covers all the basics of stroke care, from prevention to returning home from hospital through rehab. Dr. Stein's book will be a 'must' for families and patients living with the after effects of stroke. The writing is clear and easy to understand, and the information-packed text uses patient vignettes skillfully to illustrate very important issues in an engaging and humane manner.

• Introduction 1. What Is a Stroke? 2. Finding the Cause of a Stroke 3. Stroke Prevention 4. How the Brain Works 5. Medical Complications after Stroke 6. Recovery and Rehabilitation 7. Stroke in the Young and the Old 8. Impact on Marriage and Relationships 9. Impact on Children and Family 10. Return to Work and Leisure Activities 11. Weakness after Stroke 12. Loss of Sensation or Vision 13. Problems with Memory and Thinking 14. Emotional and Personality Changes 15. Communication Difficulties 16. Swallowing Difficulties 17. Pain and Muscle Spasms 18. Equipment and Home Environment 19. Nontraditional Treatments 20. Understanding Clinical Research Appendix: Resources and Information Index

Joel Stein has written a comprehensive guide to stroke for patients and their families. It covers all the basics of stroke care, from prevention to returning home from hospital through rehab. Dr. Stein's book will be a 'must' for families and patients living with the after effects of stroke. The writing is clear and easy to understand, and the information-packed text uses patient vignettes skillfully to illustrate very important issues in an engaging and humane manner.

• Introduction 1. What Is a Stroke? 2. Finding the Cause of a Stroke 3. Stroke Prevention 4. How the Brain Works 5. Medical Complications after Stroke 6. Recovery and Rehabilitation 7. Stroke in the Young and the Old 8. Impact on Marriage and Relationships 9. Impact on Children and Family 10. Return to Work and Leisure Activities 11. Weakness after Stroke 12. Loss of Sensation or Vision 13. Problems with Memory and Thinking 14. Emotional and Personality Changes 15. Communication Difficulties 16. Swallowing Difficulties 17. Pain and Muscle Spasms 18. Equipment and Home Environment 19. Nontraditional Treatments 20. Understanding Clinical Research Appendix: Resources and Information Index

Joel Stein has written a comprehensive guide to stroke for patients and their families. It covers all the basics of stroke care, from prevention to returning home from hospital through rehab. Dr. Stein's book will be a 'must' for families and patients living with the after effects of stroke. The writing is clear and easy to understand, and the information-packed text uses patient vignettes skillfully to illustrate very important issues in an engaging and humane manner.

• Introduction 1. What Is a Stroke? 2. Finding the Cause of a Stroke 3. Stroke Prevention 4. How the Brain Works 5. Medical Complications after Stroke 6. Recovery and Rehabilitation 7. Stroke in the Young and the Old 8. Impact on Marriage and Relationships 9. Impact on Children and Family 10. Return to Work and Leisure Activities 11. Weakness after Stroke 12. Loss of Sensation or Vision 13. Problems with Memory and Thinking 14. Emotional and Personality Changes 15. Communication Difficulties 16. Swallowing Difficulties 17. Pain and Muscle Spasms 18. Equipment and Home Environment 19. Nontraditional Treatments 20. Understanding Clinical Research Appendix: Resources and Information Index