The author of this book views the problem of cerebral
arteriosclerosis not only from the medical standpoint of
pathology, diagnosis, and therapy but also from social and legal
aspects. This work serves not only the general practitioner and
specialist but also the sociologist and jurist. The text begins
with a discussion of the syndromes produced by arteriosclerosis
of the cerebral vessels, carefully tracing the course of the
disease from the onset through the natural resolution of signs
and symptoms. Neurologic syndromes, common and rare, are
described together with subjective symptoms and mental changes.
The second chapter is devoted to diagnosis and differential
diagnosis. The value of carotid compression, roentgen
examinations, including arteriography, spinal fluid examination,
and electroencephalography is discussed. The advantages and
pitfalls of such adjunctive tests are elaborated. The third
chapter deals with the pathogenesis of arteriosclerotic and
hemorrhagic cerebral disease. The chemical basis of