Sex differences in the presentation of stroke.

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Sex differences in the presentation of stroke.

Maturitas. 2017 May;99:47-50

Authors: Berglund A, Schenck-Gustafsson K, von Euler M

Abstract
Stroke affects both men and women of all ages, although the condition is more common among the elderly. Stroke occurs at an older age among women than among men; although the incidence is lower among women than among men, as women have a longer life expectancy their lifetime risk is slightly higher. Ischemic stroke is the most common type of stroke; and reperfusion treatment is possible if the patient reaches hospital early enough. Thrombolysis and thrombectomy are time-sensitive treatments - the earlier they are initiated the better is the chance of a positive outcome. It is therefore important to identify a stroke as soon as possible. Medical personnel can readily identify typical stroke symptoms but the presentation of non-traditional stroke symptoms, such as impaired consciousness and altered mental status, is often associated with a significant delay in the identification of stroke and thus delay in or inability to provide treatment. Non-traditional stroke symptoms are reported to be more common in women, who are thereby at risk of delayed recognition of stroke and treatment delay.

PMID: 28364868 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]

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