Advances in Ischemic Stroke Treatment: Contemporary Approaches to Neuroprotection, Reperfusion, Brain Recovery, and Critical Care

Advances in Ischemic Stroke Treatment Contemporary Approaches to Neuroprotection, Reperfusion, Brain Recovery, and Critical Care Randolph J. Baker, MD >Ischemic stroke remains one of the leading causes of death and long-term neurological disability worldwide. Rapid recognition, timely reperfusion, prevention of secondary injury, and coordinated post-stroke care are essential to improving outcomes. Advances in Ischemic Stroke Treatment provides a clinically focused and contemporary overview of modern ischemic stroke management-from the first minutes of cerebral ischemia through reperfusion, neurological recovery, and critical care. Written for clinicians, trainees, and healthcare professionals, the book connects established principles with emerging concepts in stroke biology and brain repair. Key topics include: The mechanisms, pathophysiology, and evolution of ischemic brain injury Cerebral blood flow, the ischemic core, penumbra, and mechanisms of neuronal injury Contemporary reperfusion strategies, including intravenous thrombolysis and mechanical thrombectomy Neuroprotection and approaches aimed at limiting secondary brain injury Imaging-based assessment and treatment decision-making in acute ischemic stroke Post-reperfusion monitoring, complications, and neurological critical care Spontaneous neurological recovery, neuroplasticity, synaptic remodeling, and functional reorganization Endogenous brain repair, neural progenitor responses, and emerging concepts in post-stroke neurogenesis Stem-cell and cell-based strategies being investigated for neurological recovery Rehabilitation principles and multidisciplinary approaches to restoring function Translational challenges and future directions in stroke recovery and regenerative medicine The book also explores experimental evidence surrounding cortical repair and cellular responses after focal cerebral ischemia, highlighting how preclinical findings may inform future therapeutic strategies while distinguishing established clinical practice from developing areas of research. Designed to promote clear clinical reasoning and evidence-informed decision-making, this volume offers a practical bridge between stroke pathophysiology, acute treatment, critical care, and the evolving science of brain recovery. Advances in Ischemic Stroke Treatment is a valuable resource for physicians, neurologists, stroke specialists, emergency clinicians, intensivists, rehabilitation professionals, medical trainees, researchers, and healthcare professionals seeking a concise yet comprehensive understanding of contemporary ischemic stroke care and the future of neurological recovery.