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Suddenly, and often without warning, a life can change forever as a result of a stroke.Strokes occur when a part of the brain stops working due to a blocked or burst blood vessel. Although strokes are a leading cause of death and disability, timely recognition of the signs and symptoms can help prevent the worst effects. In Stroke, Dr. Vladimir Hachinski presents readers with a thoughtful, accessible look at North Americas leading cause of neurological disability. Topics include: What is a stroke and how to prevent one Hardening of the arteries Signs and symptoms Tests and treatments Drugs, surgical options, and alternative options Featuring case studies, diagrams and charts, Stroke is a timely and informative guide to a serious condition.BIO:VLADIMIR HACHINSKI. MD, FRCPC, MSC (DME), DSC (MED), is Chief of the Department of Clinical Neurological Sciences at the London Health Sciences Centre and Professor of Medicine at the University of Western Ontario.
Encompasses all aspects of aging, covering a variety of disciplines including biology, medicine, economics, law psychology, sociology and history, and also explores related issues such as religion, spirituality, and ethics. Also provides a topical outline, primary source documents, addresses, and Web sites. 4 volumes.
Now in its ninety-eighth year of publication, this standard Canadian reference source contains the most comprehensive and authoritative biographical information on notable living Canadians. Those listed are carefully selected because of the positions they hold in Canadian society, or because of the contribution they have made to life in Canada. The volume is updated annually to ensure accuracy, and 600 new entries are added each year to keep current with developing trends and issues in Canadian society. Included are outstanding Canadians from all walks of life: politics, media, academia, business, sports and the arts, from every area of human activity. Each entry details birth date and place...