The Seventh Edition of the Clinical Handbook for Stroke Management in the Philippines marks a significant evolution in stroke education and practice. This updated volume reflects a comprehensive reorganization of its structure, now aligned with the stroke continuum of care – from hyperacute intervention to post-acute rehabilitation and long-term recovery. Such restructuring emphasizes a more holistic and integrated approach to stroke management.

One of the major editorial revisions involved reframing the handbook to make clear that it is not a clinical practice guideline, but rather a robust educational and reference tool. This distinction is crucial for guiding healthcare professionals in interpreting the content appropriately within the context of their clinical practice.

The latest edition introduces three new chapters focusing on Essential Stroke Scales and Scoring Systems, Critical Care Management of Stroke, and Telestroke. Additionally, 34 new topics have been incorporated, covering contemporary issues such as prehospital stroke care, local stroke awareness campaigns, telerehabilitation, neurocritical care, stroke in special populations (e.g., women, patients with cancer or chronic kidney disease), and novel imaging and therapeutic techniques. The collaborative effort of 5 lead editors, 14 section editors, and an impressive 89 contributing writers, representing a broad and multidisciplinary coalition of stroke experts across the country

With these enhancements, the handbook continues to be a vital resource for clinicians, educators, and healthcare policymakers committed to improving stroke outcomes and advancing evidence-informed, patient-centered care in the Philippines. This edition is an essential resource for healthcare professionals involved in stroke care.

It is available at a special price of ₱1,000 for Stroke Society of the Philippines (SSP) members and ₱1,200 for non-members, exclusive of delivery fees.