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This updated second edition of Acute Ischemic Stroke: Imaging and Intervention provides a comprehensive account of the state of the art in the diagnosis and treatment of acute ischemic stroke.� The basic format of the first edition has been retained, with sections on fundamentals such as pathophysiology and causes, imaging techniques and interventions.� However, each chapter has been revised to reflect the important recent progress in advanced neuroimaging and the use of interventional tools.� In addition, a new chapter is included on the classification instruments for ischemic stroke and their use in predicting outcomes and therapeutic triage.� All of the authors are internationally recognized experts and members of the interdisciplinary stroke team at the Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical School.� The text is supported by numerous informative illustrations, and ease of reference is ensured through the inclusion of suitable tables.� This book will serve as a unique source of up-to-date information for neurologists, emergency physicians, radiologists and other health care providers who care for the patient with acute ischemic stroke.Typham this is the title: Acute Ischemic Stroke Imaging and Intervention 2nd Edition