The information obtained from the clinical evaluation is important to determine where the problem exists in the nervous system: the key process in developing the differential diagnosis. It deals with the diagnosis and treatment of all categories of conditions and diseases involving the central and peripheral nervous system.The evaluation of a patient with neurological disorder involves history taking and the neurological examination: clinical evaluation.
Neurology is a branch of medicine dealing with disorders of the nervous system. The central nervous system comprises the brain and spinal cord. The challenge of evaluating the unconscious patient necessitates the dedication of a chapter to the unconscious patient in this book.In addition, there has been an overreliance in investigations in recent times to make a diagnosis. Key points Guide to diagnosis and management of neurological disorders Covers numerous common diseases with emphasis on accurate history taking and clinical examination Highly illustrated with photographs and diagrams Features clinical cases and tables for quick reference Highly illustrated with photographs and diagrams, the book also features clinical cases and tables for quick reference. The text places emphasis on the importance of history taking and clinical examination for accurate diagnosis. The text also describes neurological diseases such as Parkinson’s disease, epilepsy, and dementia, and includes discussion on symptom-oriented diseases like tension headache and migraine.
Beginning with an overview of history, examination and investigations, the following chapters cover numerous common neurological problems including headache, dizziness, and cerebrovascular stroke. This book is a reference guide to the diagnosis and management of neurological disorders for clinicians.
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