Handbook of Clinical Neurology, Vol 216 - The Brainstem

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By: Lea Tenenholz Grinberg

This volume consolidates research to provide a complete understanding of the brainstem's anatomy and physiology and how it affects other systems in the body. The brainstem impacts breathing, the gastrointestinal system, the cardiac system, mood, pain, wakefulness, consciousness, and sleep. Pathologies can impact vision, motor control, hearing, balance, and blood supply and is particularly involved in neurodegenerative diseases like Parkinson’s. This volume discusses how the brainstem operates in full health, associated pathologies and their impact, methods for monitoring brainstem function, and the diagnosis and treatment of brainstem disorders. Monitoring and intervention is reliant on technologies to assess function. This volume will include CT, MRI, USG, angiography, BERA, and functional imaging.

• Presents brainstem anatomy and physiology
• Discusses brainstem impact on body systems
• Reviews techniques for brainstem monitoring
• Identifies brainstem pathologies and disorders
• Includes best practices for diagnosis and interventions