- 456 pages
- English
- PDF
- Available on iOS & Android
About this book
The essential "neurotransmitter" for assimilating the basics of clinical neurology
The second edition of this practical guide provides a thorough introduction to the essential concepts of clinical neurology. Coverage includes history-taking; the neurological examination and ancillary tests; topical diagnosis and differential diagnosis of typical syndromes; the diseases of the central nervous system, peripheral nerves, autonomic nervous system, and muscles; epilepsy; and inflammatory diseases such as multiple sclerosis.
Central to the book are the lucid structuring of complex contents allowing efficient learning, even without prior knowledge of the subject; and the vital link between theory and clinical practice, with essential information on history-taking, the clinical examination, and additional tests, all supported by informative graphics and appropriate computed tomography or magnetic resonance imaging studies.
Key Features:
- Complete revision of contents and an enhanced layout from the first edition
- Brilliant format and structure, making the assimilation of complex information easy and efficient
- Clear color illustrations and graphics, many new or revised for the second edition
- Comprehensive tables expand and organize information on many topics
- Vast clinical experience of two highly respected university teachers
Fundamentals of Neurology: An Illustrated Guide, Second Edition, is the ideal introduction to clinical neurology for medical students, physical therapists, and other professionals involved in patient care.
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Table of contents
- Fundamentals of Neurology: An Illustrated Guide
- Title Page
- Copyright
- Dedication
- Contents
- Foreword
- Preface
- Translator’s Note
- 1 Fundamentals
- 2 The Clinical Interview in Neurology
- 3 The Neurologic Examination
- 4 Ancillary Tests in Neurology
- 5 Topical Diagnosis and Differential Diagnosis of Neurologic Syndromes
- 6 Diseases of the Brain and Meninges
- 7 Diseases of the Spinal Cord
- 8 Multiple Sclerosis and Other Autoimmune Diseases of the Central Nervous System
- 9 Epilepsy and Its Differential Diagnosis
- 10 Sleep and Its Abnormalities
- 11 Polyradiculopathy and Polyneuropathy
- 12 Diseases of the Cranial Nerves
- 13 Diseases of the Spinal Nerve Roots and Peripheral Nerves
- 14 Painful Syndromes
- 15 Diseases of Muscle (Myopathies)
- 16 Diseases of the Autonomic Nervous System
- Index