Cerebral Small Vessel Disease (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781107031661)

Small vessel disease is an important frontier in neurology; about 25% of strokes are classified as small vessel, and SVD is the most common cause of vascular cognitive impairment. The risk of developing SVD increases with age, making this a growing concern for countries with aging populations. Despite this, there has been a paucity of information about its causes, diagnosis, prevention and treatment. This volume brings together contributions from leading international experts in the field, and discusses pathogenesis, pathophysiology, clinical and radiologic manifestations, prevention and treatment modalities, and future directions for research and practice. Genetic forms of SVD are discussed, as well as the rapid development of neuroimaging techniques as tools for screening and treatment. This authoritative book is essential reading for neurologists, stroke physicians, geriatricians, and interventional neuroradiologists, as well as researchers in the fields of aging and dementia.

Author: Leonardo Pantoni
ISBN-10: 1107031664
ISBN-13: 9781107031661
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Language: English
Published: 05/01/2014
Pages: 371
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 2.20lbs
Size: 9.80h x 7.50w x 0.90d