The impact of sex on stroke care: From epidemiology to outcome.
J Stroke Cerebrovasc Dis
; 33(5): 107675, 2024 May.
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ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND:
Carotid stenosis and atrial fibrillation are key risk factors for development of hemispheric strokes. In this review we aim to identify sex-specific differences in the pathophysiology and treatment of these risk factors and areas for future study. KEYFINDINGS:
Women are underrepresented in research studies of stroke in patients with carotid disease and atrial fibrillation. However, key differences have been found between men and women that suggest that the development of carotid disease and atrial fibrillation occur at later stages of life and are associated with higher severity of stroke. Some treatments, including surgical treatment, seem to have different rates of efficacy and women and women are at higher risk of surgical complications. This suggests that treatment recommendations may need to be sex specific.CONCLUSION:
Efforts should be made to address research and treatment gaps in women with stroke risk factors. This may lead to the development of sex-specific recommendations for stroke prevention and treatment.Palabras clave
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Colección:
01-internacional
Base de datos:
MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Fibrilación Atrial
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Estenosis Carotídea
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Accidente Cerebrovascular
Límite:
Female
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Humans
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Male
Idioma:
En
Revista:
J Stroke Cerebrovasc Dis
Asunto de la revista:
ANGIOLOGIA
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CEREBRO
Año:
2024
Tipo del documento:
Article