Blueprints Neurology

Description

Succinct, logically organized, and supported by more than 100 board-style review questions, Blueprints Neurology delivers a complete review of key topics and concepts optimized for clerkship, shelf review, and USMLE preparation. This concise approach pares coverage to a perfect length for clerkship rotations and reinforces understanding with clinical vignettes, detailed diagnostic and treatment information, and case-based review questions at the end of the book with complete answer explanations. Concise, succinct chapters save time and focus your review on the most essential concepts. Extensively revised to include new and relevant content Updated! More than 100 board-style review questions detail correct and incorrect answers for comprehensive shelf and USMLE preparation. Updated! Case-based vignettes help you translate concepts to a clinical context and confidently prepare for clerkship. Newly added 4-full color highlights key content for a faster, more effcient review. eBook available for purchase. Fast, smart, and convenient, today’s eBooks can transform learning. These interactive, fully searchable tools offer 24/7 access on multiple devices, the ability to highlight and share notes, and more Preface Acknowledgments Abbreviations PART I BASICS OF NEUROLOGY 1 The Neurologic Examination 2 Neurologic Investigations PART II COMMON NEUROLOGIC SYMPTOMS 3 The Approach to Coma and Altered Consciousness 4 Neuro-Ophthalmology 5 The Approach to Weakness 6 The Sensory System 7 Dizziness, Vertigo, and Syncope 8 Ataxia and Gait Disorders 9 Urinary and Sexual Dysfunction 10 Headache and Facial Pain PART III NEUROLOGIC DISORDERS 11 Aphasia and Other Disorders of Higher Cortical Function 12 Dementia 13 Sleep Disorders 14 Vascular Disease 15 Seizures 16 Movement Disorders 17 Head Trauma 18 Systemic Conditions with Neurologic Manifestations 19 Central Nervous System Tumors 20 Demyelinating Diseases of the Central Nervous System 21 Infections of the Nervous System 22 Disorders of the Spinal Cord 23 Radiculopathy, Plexopathy, and Peripheral Neuropathy 24 Disorders of the Neuromuscular Junction and Skeletal Muscle 25 Pediatric Neurology Questions Answers Appendix: Evidence-Based Resources Index