Neurosonology and neuroimaging of stroke

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Neurosonology serves as a vital first-line tool for diagnosing and managing cerebrovascular diseases, particularly stroke. The latest edition expands on the noninvasive, real-time imaging method, emphasizing its clinical applications. It provides a comprehensive overview of neurosonology principles alongside a casebook addressing critical cerebrovascular issues. The text reviews ultrasound anatomy, technical applications, and compares the advantages and limitations of ultrasound with conventional imaging techniques such as magnetic resonance and computed tomography angiography. Forty-five carefully selected cases from the authors' extensive experience at Charite - Universitatsmedizin Berlin and the Center of Neurology in Bad Segeberg, Germany, are presented. Each case includes patient histories, working diagnoses, and detailed assessments of extra- and intracranial color-coded duplex sonographic findings, supplemented by additional diagnostic procedures. Clinical aspects are conveyed clearly, with videos available in the Thieme MediaCenter for enhanced understanding. Key features include comprehensive examinations of arterial and venous ultrasound, new techniques like ultrasound fusion imaging and ultrafast ultrasound, and over 1,300 high-quality illustrations. The edition also introduces fifteen new cases covering conditions such as subarachnoid hemorrhage and dural fistula, alongside rare stroke causes. With more than 60