Conquering Stroke - How I Fought My Way Back and How You Can Too (Hardcover)

A stroke survivor and American Heart Association spokesperson shares her story and cutting-edge medical advice on stroke prevention and treatment. Stroke is the third leading cause of death in the United States today and the leading cause of adult disability. This practical and inspiring book combines solid prescriptive advice on stroke from top medical experts in the field with the author's own uplifting story of recovery from the stroke she suffered at age 31, which paralyzed the left side of her body and left her unable to speak.Now 90 per cent recovered, she proves that the so-called 'silent killer' doesn't have to silence or kill, a strong message for those at risk of stroke as well as stroke patients and their caregivers. She gives readers the latest information on stroke screening and treatment, including six-month warning signs, the ten-minute diagnosis, and clot-busters. Valerie Greene (Winter Park, FL) is an internationally recognized spokesperson for the American Heart Association and the American Stroke Association for stroke awareness. She is a speaker at special events and conferences, and has appeared on NBC, ABC, CBS, and Fox.

General

Imprint:	John Wiley & Sons
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	April 2008
First published:	April 2008
Authors:	Valerie Greene
Dimensions:	241 x 165 x 25mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	260
ISBN-13:	978-0-470-13792-5
Categories:	Books > Health, Home & Family > Family & health > Popular medicine > General Books > Health, Home & Family > Family & health > Coping with personal problems > Coping with illness
LSN:	0-470-13792-4
Barcode:	9780470137925

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