Sex and Stroke in Thrombolyzed Patients and Controls

201625 citationsJournal Article

Authors

Christian Hametner · Heidelberg University

Rachael MacIsaac · Heidelberg University

Lars Kellert · Heidelberg University

Azmil H. Abdul‐Rahim · Heidelberg University

Peter A. Ringleb · Heidelberg University

Kennedy R. Lees · Heidelberg University

Anne W. Alexandrov

Abstract

Functional outcome (mRS) without r-tPA was overall similar between the sexes, as was the response to r-tPA. Nonlinear sex-by-age interaction improved estimates of functional independence; this should be considered in sex-related studies in stroke.

Topics & Keywords

Acute Ischemic Stroke Management Antiplatelet Therapy and Cardiovascular Diseases Venous Thromboembolism Diagnosis and Management

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Stroke

Volume 48, Issue 2, pp. 367-374

DOI: 10.1161/strokeaha.116.014323

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