Sex differences in presentation, severity, and management of stroke in a population-based study

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Authors

Seana Gall · Dr. M.G.R. Educational and Research Institute

Geoffrey A. Donnan · Dr. M.G.R. Educational and Research Institute

H. M. Dewey · Dr. M.G.R. Educational and Research Institute

Richard Macdonell · Dr. M.G.R. Educational and Research Institute

J Sturm · Dr. M.G.R. Educational and Research Institute

Amanda Gilligan · Dr. M.G.R. Educational and Research Institute

Velandai Srikanth

Abstract

Sex differences seen in this study were mostly explained by women's older age, greater comorbidity, and stroke severity. The reasons for differences according to age may need further examination.

Topics & Keywords

Acute Ischemic Stroke Management Cerebrovascular and Carotid Artery Diseases Antiplatelet Therapy and Cardiovascular Diseases

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Neurology

Volume 74, Issue 12, pp. 975-981

DOI: 10.1212/wnl.0b013e3181d5a48f

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