Clinical Handbook of Neuromuscular Medicine

ISBN-13: 9783319671154 / Angielski / Twarda / 2018 / 216 str.

David Walk

Opis

This concise and practical book provides an overview of neuromuscular disorders in clinical practice. Diagnostic approaches are covered along with patient management strategies in an easy-to-understand and introductory framework. Filling a significant gap in the literature, this resource delivers essential information for neurology trainees and practitioners, as well as anyone interested in learning the fundamentals of this important medical subspecialty.

Recenzje

"The purpose is to provide a basis for both approaching and understanding neuromuscular diseases. ... This book is written in a very approachable manner to be accessible to neurologists in training, practicing general neurologists, or even physicians and providers in other areas of medicine ... . Chapters are clearly and concisely written with color illustrations including pathology slides, neuroimaging examples, diagrams, and tables." (Smita Gupta, Doody's Book Reviews, September, 2018)

Spis treści

Chapter 1 Introduction

Chapter 2 Diseases of Muscle

Chapter 3 Disorders of Neuromuscular Transmission

Chapter 4 Motor Neuron Disorders

Chapter 5 Diseases of Nerve

Chapter 6 The Diagnostic Approach to the Hypotonic and Weak Infant

Chapter 7 Rehabilitation Therapists’ Role in Management of Neuromuscular Disease

Chapter 8 Electrodiagnostic Testing

Chapter 9 Ventilatory Management in Neuromuscular Disease

Chapter 10 Genetic Testing in Neuromuscular Disease

O autorze

David Walk, MD

Associate Professor

University of Minnesota

Department of Neurology

Minneapolis, MN USA