Understanding Stroke

"Understanding Stroke and TIA: A Comprehensive Guide to Every Type, Every Risk, and the Road to Recovery"
Stroke strikes fast—but knowledge is power. Whether you're a patient, a family member, or someone wanting to understand this life-changing condition, this clear and compassionate guide will help you navigate the entire journey—from warning signs to recovery.

Written by a practicing family doctor, this comprehensive book explains stroke and TIA in easy-to-understand language, covering both common and rare types of strokes. You'll explore how different brain regions affect symptoms, how to recognize stroke mimics, and how conditions like aphasia, vertigo, or vision loss tie to specific vascular territories.

More than a basic overview, this book dives into:

•All major stroke types including MCA, ACA, PCA, brainstem, and cerebellar strokes
•Rare and underdiagnosed causes like dissection, CVST, and Moyamoya disease
•Stroke in children, young adults, and women during pregnancy
•Neuroplasticity and the science of brain recovery
•Emotional effects such as post-stroke depression and cognitive changes
•Life after stroke: rehabilitation, returning to work, and long-term prevention