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Sex differences in the presentation of stroke.
A Berglund1, K Schenck-Gustafsson2, M von Euler3
1Karolinska Institutet Stroke Research Network at Södersjukhuset, Stockholm, Sweden; Karolinska Institutet, Department of Clinical Science and Education, Södersjukhuset, Stockholm, Sweden; Department of Internal Medicine, Section of Neurology, Södersjukhuset, Stockholm, Sweden.
Maturitas
|April 3, 2017
Summary
Prompt identification of stroke is crucial for timely reperfusion treatments like thrombolysis and thrombectomy. Non-traditional stroke symptoms, more common in women, can delay diagnosis and treatment.
Area of Science:
- Neurology
- Emergency Medicine
- Public Health
Background:
- Stroke impacts all ages, with higher incidence in the elderly.
- Women experience stroke later than men, with a slightly higher lifetime risk due to longer life expectancy.
- Ischemic stroke is most common, and early reperfusion treatment significantly improves outcomes.
Purpose of the Study:
- To highlight the importance of rapid stroke identification for time-sensitive treatments.
- To discuss the challenges posed by non-traditional stroke symptoms in diagnosis.
- To examine the potential impact of symptom presentation on treatment delays, particularly in women.
Main Methods:
- Review of stroke incidence, risk factors, and treatment timelines.
- Analysis of typical versus non-traditional stroke symptom presentation.
- Examination of factors contributing to delayed stroke recognition and treatment.
Main Results:
- Thrombolysis and thrombectomy are highly time-dependent, requiring early initiation for efficacy.
- Non-traditional symptoms like altered mental status can impede rapid stroke diagnosis.
- Women are reported to experience non-traditional symptoms more frequently, increasing their risk of delayed care.
Conclusions:
- Prompt recognition of all stroke symptoms is vital for effective reperfusion therapy.
- Non-traditional symptoms require increased awareness among medical professionals to prevent treatment delays.
- Addressing symptom recognition disparities, especially in women, is essential for equitable stroke care.
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