180 Questions on Stroke
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Summary
Editor's review
In terms of depth, this is not an abstruse medical monograph but a popular science book for non-professional readers. It translates complex medical knowledge into accessible language, for example, explaining in detail the similarities and differences between the concepts of “stroke” and “cerebral apoplexy,” the differences in symptoms among different types of stroke (such as cerebral infarction and cerebral hemorrhage), and key practical information such as the FAST recognition method. This approach greatly lowers the threshold for acquiring health knowledge.
Its core value lies in combining “prevention” and “treatment.” The book not only tells readers how to carry out primary prevention in the presence of high-risk factors (such as hypertension and diabetes), but also devotes substantial space to guiding patients’ family members on rehabilitation training and psychological support after the acute phase, which is crucial for reducing disability rates and improving patients’ quality of life. As a health guide kept at home, it can provide clear action guidance at critical moments and alleviate panic. However, it should be noted that medical knowledge advances rapidly; for some specific treatment plans or medication recommendations in the book, readers should still rely on the diagnosis of their current licensed physician in practical application. Overall, this is a solid, practical tool book that can effectively enhance family health management capabilities.
Who it's for
A good fit for
- Families with elderly members or high-risk members for cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases
- General readers who want a basic understanding of stroke and emphasis on disease prevention
- Family members of stroke patients who need nursing and rehabilitation guidance
- Community health workers, elder care workers, and other grassroots health service personnel
Not a good fit for
- Medical researchers seeking details on the latest and most advanced stroke diagnosis and treatment technologies
- Clinicians expecting in-depth pathological mechanism analysis and discussion of complex cases
Reading tips
- It is recommended to first read through the first few dozen questions on stroke recognition and emergency response (such as the FAST principle), as this knowledge is most critical in emergencies
- The book can be used as a reference tool, consulting specific prevention measures or rehabilitation chapters according to the situation of family members or oneself
- While reading, combine the dietary and exercise recommendations in the book and consider how to adjust personal and family lifestyles
About the publisher
Peking Union Medical College Press focuses on medical academic publishing while also covering the social sciences. Judging from the 285 books in the database, its publishing centers on clinical medicine, public health and medical education: it offers translated clinical reference works such as The Sanford Guide to Antimicrobial Therapy (new translation, 53rd edition), the annual China Cardiovascular Health and Disease Report series, and monographs including Medicine in Rural China, Facial Nerve Studies, and Endoscope-Assisted Microneurosurgery. Its authors include international medical writers such as David Gilbert and Henry Chambers as well as Chinese scholars such as Chen Zhiqian, Wang Chen and Zhang Konglai. Its publishing features a balance between introducing authoritative international guidelines and presenting domestic academic achievements, alongside textbooks and works on the training of doctors.
Contents
- 版权信息
- 序
- 前言
- 一 中风的基本知识
- 二 中风的临床表现与诊断
- 三 中风的治疗
- 四 中风的护理与康复
- 五 中风的预防
- 参考文献
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About the author
The Editorial Group for the National Health Popular Science Series is a writing team that publishes under a collective name and works on popular health and medical science. Public information about it is limited, and the composition of its members and their personal backgrounds have not been disclosed. Judging from the ten titles held in the collection, the group mainly addresses general readers and organizes its content around common and frequently occurring diseases, covering topics such as cervical spondylosis, allergic diseases, osteoporosis, obesity, skin diseases, anemia, stroke, and breast diseases, with health and medicine as the usual categories. Its writing mostly takes a question-and-answer form, with titles combining a disease name and a number of questions, such as 150 Questions on Cervical Spondylosis and 185 Questions on Allergic Diseases; the questions are specific and clearly directed, making it convenient for readers to consult as needed. The overall style is practical and accessible, turning medical knowledge into everyday guidance on prevention, recognition, and seeking medical care, and is suitable as family health reading material with practical value for spreading health knowledge.
