Stroke : the facts / Richard I. Lindley.
Stroke : the facts / Richard I. Lindley.
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Publisher
New York : Oxford University Press, 2008.
Date
2008.
Call Numbers
G 2014/2243
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Language
English
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Physical Description
Physical content
ix, 133 p. : ill. ; 20 cm.
Contents
1. What is stroke? -- 2. How common is stroke? -- 3. Who gets strokes? -- 4. The causes of stroke -- 5. What can be done for people who have a stroke? -- 6. Rehabilitation after stroke -- 7. Living after stroke -- 8. How do you prevent stroke?
Publication information
Publisher
New York : Oxford University Press, 2008.
Edition
1st ed.
Series
Place of Publication
New York (State)
Date Published
2008.
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Summary
"Stroke is a common cause of disability, and the third most common cause of death in the UK. This book explains why strokes occur, and why it is mainly a disease of older age, but also explores why babies and children can suffer from strokes too. It offers advice regarding what should be done following a suspected stroke, and how stroke should be t...
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Full title
Stroke : the facts / Richard I. Lindley.
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Notes
General note
The facts.
The facts.
Includes index.
State Reference Library copy: transferred from REF/N616.81/36.
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Call Numbers
G 2014/2243
Record Identifier
74VK3rrdJw83
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https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/74VK3rrdJw83
Other Identifiers
ISBN
9780199212729
DDC
616.81
MMS ID
991023805129702626
