Encyclopedia of Stroke (9 Volume Set).

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Main Author: Townsend, Sean M.
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: New York : Nova Science Publishers, Incorporated, 2020.
Series:New Developments in Medical Research Ser.
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505 0 |a Intro -- Contents -- Preface -- Chapter 1 -- Management of Carotid Stenosis: Carotid Revascularization in the Modern Era -- Abstract -- Atherosclerosis: The Role of Inflammation -- Evolution of Carotid Revascularization -- The North American Symptomatic Carotid Endarterectomy Trial (NASCET) -- Ideal Timing for Revascularization Procedures -- The Asymptomatic Carotid Artery Surgery Trial (ACAS) -- The Asymptomatic Carotid Surgery Trial (ACST-1) -- Stenting and Angioplasty with Protection in Patients at High Risk for Endarterectomy Trial (SAPPHIRE) -- The Carotid Revascularization Endarterectomy versus Stenting Trial (CREST) -- Carotid Revascularization in Asymptomatic Patients -- Carotid Revascularization in the Elderly -- Carotid Revascularization in Women -- Physician Specialty and the Choice of Revascularization Procedure -- Carotid CAS Complication Rates over Time -- Making the Case for Intensive Medical Therapy for Asymptomatic Carotid Stenosis -- Future Directions -- References -- Chapter 2 -- Ischemic Stroke: From Acute Treatment to Long-Term Recovery -- Abstract -- Introduction -- Acute Ischemic Stroke Treatment -- Future Directions and Conclusion -- Stroke Prevention: Managing Modifiable Risk Factors -- Treatment of Hypertension -- Atrial Fibrillation -- Treating Hyperlipidemia -- Diabetes -- Antiplatelet Therapy -- Cilostazol in the Management of Atherosclerosis -- Stroke Rehabilitation -- Neuroplasticity and Mechanisms of Recovery -- References -- Chapter 3 -- Ischemic Stroke Prevention in Vietnam -- Abstract -- Introduction -- Stroke Prevalence and Incidence -- Morbidity and Mortality Trend -- Risk Factors of Stroke -- Non-Modifiable Risk Factors -- Modifiable Risk Factors -- Prevention Strategy in Vietnam -- Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 4. 
505 8 |a Modulation of Protein Kinase C Isoforms: A Potential Therapeutic for Ischemic Stroke? -- Abstract -- Introduction -- PKC Isoforms - A Lesson in Structure-Function Relationships -- Expression of PKC Isoforms - Systemic and Cellular Considerations -- Activation of PKC Isoforms -- Regulating PKC Activation -- PKC - A Role in Disease Processes? -- Effect of Neural Disease and Injury on Pkc Activity -- Alzheimer's Disease (AD) -- Ischemia -- Ischemic Preconditioning -- Traumatic Brain Injury -- Role of Pkc in Neural Injury Outcome -- Modulation of Response to Oxidative Stress -- Effect of PKC on Cell Survival -- Regulating BBB Integrity Through Matrix Remodeling -- Role in Recovery and Repair Following Neural Injury -- Effect of PKC Modulation on Learning and Memory -- Studying Pkc Isoform-Specific Events: Using Available Tools -- Future Directions -- Alterations in PKC-Mediated Signaling Associated with Aging -- Elucidating Cell-Specific and Time-Dependent Events -- Understanding PKC-Mediated Pathways -- Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 5 -- Role of Transcranial Doppler Ultrasonography in Cerebrovascular Disease -- Abstract -- Introduction -- Fast Track Insonation Protocol -- Prolonged TCD Monitoring -- Therapeutic TCD -- Ultrasound Contrast Agents and Sonothrombolysis -- TCD in Cartoid Stenosis and Endarterectomy -- TCD in Intracranial Stenosis -- Vasomotor Reactivity -- Right-to-Left Shunt Detection -- Use of TCD in Sickle Cell Disease -- TCD for Vasospasm Studies in Subarachnoid Hemorrhage (SAH) -- Transcranial Color-Coded Duplex (TCCD) -- Future Developments -- References -- Chapter 6 -- Inflammation in Ischemic Stroke: Mechanisms, Diagnosis and Management -- Abstract -- I. Introduction -- II. Pathophysiology -- a. Cytokines -- b. Microglia -- c. T Cells -- III. Diagnostic Imaging -- a. Computed Tomography (CT). 
505 8 |a b. Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) -- c. Ultrasound -- d. Single Photon Emission Computed Tomography (SPECT) -- e. Near-Infrared Fluorescence (NIRF) -- IV. Prevention and Treatment -- a. Prevention -- b. Treatment -- b1. Currently Available Therapies -- b2. Novel Therapies -- Pharmacologically Induced Hypothermia -- Erythropoietin -- Other Neuroprotective Agents -- Cell-Based Therapies -- Summary and Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 7 -- Ischemic Stroke Susceptibility Gene Research: Lessons We Learned -- Abstract -- Overview of Strokes -- Stratification of Ischemic Stroke -- Risk Factors for Stroke -- Monogenic Disorders Associated with Ischemic Stroke -- Cerebral Autosomal Dominant Arteriopathy with Subcortical Infarcts and Leucoenchephalopathy (CADASIL) -- Cerebral Autosomal-Recessive Arteriopathy with Subcortical Infarcts and Leukoenchephalopathy (CARASIL) -- Fabry's Disease -- Sickle-Cell Disease -- Mitochondrial Myopathy, Encephalopathy, Lactic Acidosis, and Stroke-Like Episodes (MELAS) -- Homocystinuria -- Moyamoya Disease -- Marfan's Syndrome -- Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome -- Periods in the Stroke Susceptibility Research -- The Classic Genetic Risk Factors and the Stroke -- Further Search for the Functional SNPs in Stroke -- Direct Genome-Wide Association Studies in Ischemic Stroke Biobanks -- Concluding Remarks -- Acknowledgments -- References -- Chapter 8 -- Perioperative Ischemic Stroke -- Abstract -- Introduction -- Epidemiology -- Pathogenic Mechanism -- Prognosis -- Risk Factors -- 1) Patient Factors -- Age and Co-morbiditiy -- History of Stroke -- Carotid Stenosis -- 2) Surgery Factors -- Blood Pressure Control -- Anesthesia -- Cardiac Surgery -- Perioperative Drug Use -- Anti-platelet Agents or Anti-coagulants -- Statins -- Beta-Blockers -- Risk Stratification -- Treatment -- Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 9. 
505 8 |a Traditional Medicine in the Treatment and Prevention of Ischemic Stroke -- Abstract -- Abbreviations Used -- Introduction -- Traditional Medicine - An Overview -- Traditional African Medicine (TAM) -- Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) -- Stroke -- Cerebral Ischemia - Pathophysiology and Mechanisms -- Yin-Yang Theory in TCM -- Basic Principles of Stroke in TCM -- Traditional Chinese Medicine and Stroke Therapy -- Herbs Used for Treatment or Prevention of Stroke in TCM -- Acanthropanax Senticosus Harms -- Angelica Sinensis, A. Gigas -- Astragalus Membranaceus -- Bombycis Corpus -- Carthamus Tinctorius -- Corydalis Yanhusuo -- Ginkgo Biloba -- Ligusticum Wallichii Franchat -- Lycium Barbaarum L. -- Magnolia Officinalis Rehder Et Wilson -- Paeonia Suffruticosa Andrews, Paeonia Lactiflora Pall -- Panax Ginseng -- Pueraria Lobata -- Rhodiola Rosea L., Rhodiola Sacra S. H. FU, Rhodiola Sachalinensis A. BOR -- Salvia Miltiorrhiza Bunge -- Schisandra Chinensis -- Scutellaria Baicalensis -- Sophora Japonica L. -- Stephania Tetrandra S. Moore -- Herbal Prescriptions in TCM -- Buyang Huanwu Decoction (BYHWD) 五汤 -- Buchang Naoxintong Jiaonang (BNJ) 步 心 囊 -- Danqi Piantang Jiaonang (DJ) 丹 偏 囊 -- Huang Lian Jie Du Decoction (HHD) 毒汤 -- Kueichih Fuling Wan (KFW) 桂枝 丸 -- Qingkailing (QKL) Injection 清开灵注射液 -- Qizhu Tang Decoction (QZT) 术汤 -- Shengmai San 生 散 -- Acupuncture -- Traditional Chinese Medicine - Weakness -- Traditional Chinese Medicine - Future Developments -- Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 10 -- Ischemic Stroke in Children: Symptoms, Prevention and Recovery -- Abstract -- Introduction -- Arterial Ischemic Stroke -- Clinical Presentation -- Etiologies and Risk Factors -- Cardiac Disease or Intervention -- Cerebral Arteriopathies -- Prothrombotic and Hematological Disorders -- Genetic and Other Risk Factors. 
505 8 |a Risk Factors for Ischemic Perinatal Stroke -- Treatment and Prevention of Childhood AIS -- General Treatment of AIS -- Acute Treatment -- Hyperacute Thrombolytic Therapy -- Acute Antithrombotic Therapy -- Supportive Therapy -- Long Term Therapy -- Secondary Prevention -- Rehabilitative Approaches -- Treatment of Specific Etiological Disorders Associated with Ischemic Stroke -- Recovery and Outcome -- Cerebral Sinovenous Thrombosis -- Clinical Presentation -- Etiologies and Risk Factors -- Clinical Diagnosis -- Treatment -- Future Directions -- References -- Chapter 11 -- The Immune System and Strokes -- Abstract -- Introduction -- Cells of the Immune System -- Role of Inflammation and the Immune System in Stroke -- Immune System-Brain Interactions in the Acute Phase of a Stroke -- Natural Regulatory T Cells -- Targets for Stroke Prevention: Role of Inflammation and Immunity -- Immunomodulation to Restrict Brain-Tissue Damage after a Stroke -- Difficulties in Translation from Bench to Bedside and Research Priorities -- Modulation of the Post-Ischemic Immune Response to Improve the Stroke Outcome -- References -- Chapter 12 -- Pathophysiology of Strokes -- Abstract -- Introduction -- Mechanisms of Neuronal Injury -- Concept of Ischemic Penumbra -- Cerebral Edema and Its Effects -- Effects of Ischemia on Structural Integrity of Brain -- Hemorrhagic Stroke -- Atherosclerosis and Stroke -- Free Radicals in Cerebral Damage -- Excitotoxicity -- Cortical Spreading Depolarizations -- Inflammation -- Inflammation and Stroke -- Infective Conditions Associated with Stroke -- Inflammatory Mediators in Acute Stroke -- Inflammatory Gene Expression -- Cytokines -- Chemokines -- Matrix Metalloproteinases (MMPs) -- Adhesion Molecules -- Neuropeptides -- Cellular Arm -- Leukocytes -- Microglia -- Acute Phase Reactants and Body Temperature -- C-reactive Protein. 
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