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Author:

Spence, J. David.

Title:

How to prevent your stroke / J. David Spence.

Edition:

1st ed.

Publisher:

Vanderbilt University Press,

Copyright Date:

2006

Description:

xix, 218 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.

Subject:

Cerebrovascular disease--Prevention.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (p. 209-213) and index.

Contents:

Preface -- Glossary of terms -- Generic and trade drug names -- What your doctor can do -- What is a stroke? -- Symptoms and signs -- Plaque in the arteries (atherosclerosis) -- Cardiac tests and brain imaging -- Carotid surgery and stenting -- What you can do -- Risk factors, old and new -- How to manage cholesterol -- How to control high blood pressure -- Adverse drug effects and how to avoid them -- Vitamins, homocysteine, and grapefruit juice -- A guide to healthy meals: gourmet vegetable-based cooking.

ISBN:

9780826515377 (pbk. : alk. paper)
0826515371 (pbk. : alk. paper)
0826515371 (pbk. : alk. paper) :
9780826515377 (pbk. : alk. paper) :

LCCN:

2005035450

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S1PD771 -- Johnston Public Library (Johnston)

GAAX314 -- Northeast Iowa Community College Library - Peosta (Peosta)

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