Fundamentals of Neurology An Illustrated Guide

• Main Authors: Mattle, Heinrich (Author), Mumenthaler, Marco 1925-2016 (Author)
• Other Authors: Gralla, Jan, Schroth, Gerhard, Taub, Ethan (Translator)
• Format: Book
• Language: English
• Published: Stuttgart New York Thieme 2017
• Edition: Second revised and updated edition
• Subjects: Nervous System Diseases > diagnosis; Diagnosis, Differential
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• Item Description: "This book is an authorized translation of the 4th German edition published and copyrighted 2015 by Georg Thieme Verlag, Stuttgart. Title of the German edition: Kurzlehrbuch Neurologie" --T.p. verso.
• Physical Description: xv, 438 pages illustrations, portrait 24 cm
• Bibliography: Includes bibliographical references and index
• ISBN: 9783131364524

"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: - 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 - New to the second edition: complete revision of contents and an enhanced layout - Vast clinical experience of two highly respected university teachers Fundamentals of Neurology: An Illustrated Guide is the ideal introduction to clinical neurology for medical students, physical therapists, and other professionals involved in patient care"--Provided by publisher