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  • Neurology
  • Stroke Medicine
  • Sex Differences in Medicine

Background:

  • Stroke exhibits significant sex-based disparities in epidemiology, treatment efficacy, and patient outcomes.
  • Existing research highlights variations in how acute stroke manifests clinically between biological sexes.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To delineate and analyze the sex-specific differences in the clinical presentation of acute stroke.
  • To provide a comprehensive overview of these disparities for clinical and public health relevance.

Main Methods:

  • Comparative analysis of clinical presentation data stratified by sex.
  • Review of epidemiological data, treatment responses, and outcome metrics related to stroke.
  • Exploration of radiographic findings and time-to-treatment intervals in relation to sex.

Main Results:

  • Significant differences observed in age at presentation, stroke severity, and stroke type/location between sexes.
  • Atypical clinical presentations are more common in one sex, necessitating tailored diagnostic approaches.
  • Radiographic findings, including infarct core volume and collateral circulation, show sex-specific patterns.
  • Time from symptom onset to treatment initiation varies between sexes, impacting therapeutic interventions.

Conclusions:

  • Distinct sex-based differences in acute stroke presentation exist, encompassing demographics, clinical signs, and imaging characteristics.
  • These identified disparities carry substantial public health implications, informing targeted awareness campaigns and healthcare strategies.
  • Enhanced understanding of sex-based stroke presentation is vital for optimizing stroke care and improving patient outcomes across both sexes.