کتاب بهبودی از سکته: راهنمایی برای بیماران و خانواده‌ها

Penned by a rehabilitation physician who has worked with thousands of stroke patients and families, this reference provides simple answers to the many questions that surround strokes and stroke rehabilitation. Free of technical medical jargon, this resource addresses topics such as the anatomy of a stroke, impairments and complications associated with strokes, and preventing and reducing the risk of them. A gallery of photographs that show and explain the latest methodologies in rehabilitation equipment is also included.

Are You Recovering from a Stroke?

If you or someone you love has had a stroke, you are probably frightened and worried. And, you re filled with questions. What can be expected in recovery? How much rehabilitation will be needed?

No health professional can predict the exact outcome of a stroke. Still, research shows that patients tend to do better when they have supportive families and friends. Learning the basics about stroke and rehabilitation can help families provide a stronger support system as well as reduce their fears of the unknown.

Author Kip Burkman, M.D., is a rehabilitation physician who has worked with thousands of stroke patients and families. He understands what families go through when a loved one has a stroke, and he offers answers to many of your questions.

Among the topics Dr. Burkman covers:

• How strokes occur-what happens in the brain
• Major types of strokes and effects
• Cognitive changes-personality, emotions, intellect, behavior
• Speech and language impairments
• Weakness in limbs
• Swallowing problems
• Recover and rehabilitation-what to expect
• Stroke prevention-reducing your risk of stroke

A quick reference book to help you cope with the effects of stroke!

Library Journal

Like Geoffrey Donnan and Carol Burton in After a Stroke (North Atlantic, 1992. 2d ed.), Burkman, a physical medicine and rehabilitation specialist, summarizes the causes, complications, and types of strokes and then discusses recovery, rehabilitation, and prevention. But while Donnan and Burton offer a more holistic perspective, Burkman adds something else to his treatment of the topic: a table listing the warning signs of stroke--critical information considering that "there is a 10 to 18 percent risk of having a second stroke in the first year immediately following a stroke." A useful resource list provides addresses and phone numbers (and Internet sites, when available) for government agencies and national stroke organizations. However, the lack of references is frustrating. Sources of statistics are identified incompletely (and sometimes not at all), and no medical or additional consumer health literature is suggested. Still, this guide is valuable as a readable introduction to the topic. Recommended for public libraries and consumer health collections.--Ximena Chrisagis, Wright State Univ Libs., Dayton, OH

The brain and how strokes occur Impairments caused by stroke Speech and language disruptions Hemiplegia: weakness on one side Dysphagia: swallowing difficulties Bladder, bowel, and sexual problems Other complications caused by stroke Recovering from a stroke Rehabilitation after a stroke Care after a stroke Preventing strokes. Offers information to patients and their families on what to expect following a stroke, looking at types of strokes and why they occur, describing some of the medical complications caused by a stroke, discussing the recovery and rehabilitation process, and including tips on how to redice the risk of stroke