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Record Nr.

UNINA9910158669303321

Autore

Mattle Heinrich

Titolo

Fundamentals of neurology : an illustrated guide / / Heinrich Mattle, Marco Mumenthaler ; with assistance from Professor Jan Gralla, Professor Gerhard Schroth ; translated and adapted by Ethan Taub

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Stuttgart : , : Thieme, , [2017]

©2017

ISBN

3-13-202212-8

Edizione

[Second revised and updated edition.]

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (456 pages) : color illustrations

Disciplina

616.8/0475

Soggetti

Nervous system - Diseases - Diagnosis

Diagnosis, Differential

Electronic books.

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Includes index.

"This book is an authorized translation of the 4th German edition published and copyrighted 2015 by Georg Thieme Verlag, Stuttgart. Title of the German edition: Kurzlehrbuch Neurologie" --ECIP title page verso.

"567 illustrations."

Sommario/riassunto

"The second edition of this practical guide provides a thorough introduction to the essential concepts of clinical neurology. Coverage includes history-taking; the neurological examination and ancillary tests; topical diagnosis and differential diagnosis of typical syndromes; the diseases of the central nervous system, peripheral nerves, autonomic nervous system, and muscles; epilepsy; and inflammatory diseases such as multiple sclerosis. Central to the book are the lucid structuring of complex contents allowing efficient learning, even without prior knowledge of the subject; and the vital link between theory and clinical practice, with essential information on history-taking, the clinical examination, and additional tests, all supported by informative graphics and appropriate computed tomography or magnetic resonance imaging studies. Key Features: - Brilliant format



and structure, making the assimilation of complex information easy and efficient - Clear color illustrations and graphics, many new or revised for the second edition - Comprehensive tables expand and organize information on many topics - New to the second edition: complete revision of contents and an enhanced layout - Vast clinical experience of two highly respected university teachers Fundamentals of Neurology: An Illustrated Guide is the ideal introduction to clinical neurology for medical students, physical therapists, and other professionals involved in patient care"--Provided by publisher.