Hyperkinetic Movement Disorders

Synopsis

Hyperkinetic movement disorders comprise a range of diseases characterized by unwanted and uncontrollable, or poorly controllable, involuntary movements. The phenomenology of these disorders is quite variable encompassing chorea, tremor, dystonia, myoclonus, tics, other dyskinesias, jerks and shakes. Discerning the underlying condition can be very difficult given the range and variability of symptoms. But recognizing the phenomenology and understanding the pathophysiology are essential to ensure appropriate treatment.Hyperkinetic Movement Disorders provides a clinical pathway for effective diagnosis and management of these disorders. The stellar international cast of authors distils the evidence so you can apply it into your practice. The judicious use ofdiagnostic criteriaalgorithmsrating scalesmanagement guidelinesProvides a robust framework for clear patient management. Throughout the text, QR codes* provide smartphone access to case-study videos of hyperkinetic symptoms.Purchase includes an enhanced Wiley Desktop Edition.* This is an interactive digital version featuring:all text and images in fully searchable formintegrated videos of presentationsView a sample video: www.wiley.com/go/albanesehighlighting and note taking facilitiesbook markinglinking to additional referencesHyperkinetic Movement Disorders provides you with the essential visual and practical tools you need to effectively diagnose and treat your patients.*Full instructions for using QR codes and for downloading your digital Wiley DeskTop Edition are inside the book.

Copyright:

2007

Book Details

Book Quality:

Publisher Quality

ISBN-13:

9781444346169

Related ISBNs:

9781444333527

Publisher:

Wiley

Date of Addition:

06/20/14

Copyrighted By:

John Wiley & Sons

Adult content:

No

Language:

English

Has Image Descriptions:

No

Categories:

Nonfiction, Medicine

Submitted By:

Bookshare Staff

Usage Restrictions:

This is a copyrighted book.