Strategic Medical Science Against Brain Attack

The battle against brain attack has been joined on several fronts. This book is a record of the counterattack being waged by researchers and clinicians in Japan. Their strategies set forth here include protecting the brain from latently progressing cerebrovascular injuries; assessing the strength of brain attacks and protecting the brain from the rapid progression of cerebrovascular disorders following the onset of stroke; and promoting recovery of brain functions after initial stroke damage with techniques of neuroregeneration. Cerebral ischemia, cerebral aneurysm and vasospasm, along with neurogenesis, infarct tolerance, hypothermia, and brain-imaging technologies, are among the several areas in which leading scientists have contributed their expertise in this volume. Strategic Medical Science Against Brain Attack serves to bridge basic studies and clinical applications, creating a valuable resource for researchers and practitioners alike.