Stories of Stroke

This book tells the full story of stroke through the experiences of many who were 'eye' witnesses to this long process.

Behind every person, every idea, every event, every advance there is a story. This book collects the stories of the history of stroke, through the accounts of international leaders in the area who were present to see many of these advances first-hand.Stroke is one of the most important and most feared conditions known to man. The threat of stroke is important to all people. What could be more devastating than to lose the ability to speak, move a limb, stand, talk, see, read, feel write or even think? This book brings together ideas, events and advances – the stories – before and during the 20th Century through the accounts of global experts in the field, many of them having been first-hand witnesses to progress. Focusing on selected stories of stroke, this book offers a readable summary of the most dramatic and extensive changes in knowledge about stroke and in caring for stroke patients. Of interest to anyone interested in neurosciences and for physicians caring for stroke patients, this book informs on moving forward, by looking to how we got to where we are.