Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine professor and chair of the Department of Neurology, José Biller, MD, an internationally known expert on stroke, is co-editor of a major new textbook, Common Pitfalls in Cerebrovascular Disease.
Dr. Biller is also a neurologist in the Loyola University Medical Center.
The book provides a case-based teaching tool highlighting the importance of information derived from the history and the physical examination in forming a diagnosis. Cases described in the book illustrate the way in which such clinical skills complement and inform the data obtained from ancillary testing. The book offers a highly accessible format for busy clinicians reviewing patients with strokes and other cerebrovascular disorders.
Clinical case studies long have been recognized as a useful adjunct to problem-based learning and continuing professional development. Case studies emphasize the need for clinical reasoning, integrative thinking, problem-solving, communication, teamwork, and self-directed learning -- all desirable generic skills for healthcare professionals.
Common Pitfalls in Cerebrovascular Disease bridges the gap between textbook information and the experience of clinicians in everyday practice. Leading practitioners bring a practical approach to these complex conditions, highlighting specific areas of diagnostic uncertainty in evaluation and treatment.
Each case is taken from real-world clinical practice and reviews the diagnostic and treatment process in a systematic manner, identifying common challenges and potential pitfalls. The intended readership is trainees and non-specialist practitioners in neurology, stroke medicine, and neurosurgery.
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