Clinical Handbook of Neuromuscular Medicine

Herausgegeben:Walk, David

• Gebundenes Buch

Produktbeschreibung

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.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Springer / Springer International Publishing / Springer, Berlin
• Artikelnr. des Verlages: 978-3-319-67115-4
• 1st ed. 2018
• Seitenzahl: 232
• Erscheinungstermin: 26. März 2018
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 241mm x 160mm x 19mm
• Gewicht: 508g
• ISBN-13: 9783319671154
• ISBN-10: 3319671154
• Artikelnr.: 48826329

Autorenporträt

David Walk, MD Associate Professor University of Minnesota Department of Neurology Minneapolis, MN USA

Inhaltsangabe

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.

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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.

Rezensionen

"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)