Sex differences in presenting symptoms of acute stroke: A systematic review and meta-analysis

Resource type: Publication Publication
  • Authors
    Ali M.; Van Os H.; Van Der Weerd N.; Schoones J.; Heijmans M.; Visser M.C.; Wermer M.
  • Type
    Original Research
  • Journal
    International Journal of Stroke
  • Publication Date
    2020
  • Abstract

    Women appear to have a higher mortality rate and worse functional outcome than men after stroke. Differences in clinical presentation may partly explain these disparities, as presentation with non-focal stroke symptoms could delay stroke diagnosis and hamper acute care. Therefore, we investigated if there are sex differences in clinical presentation of acute stroke, and whether women present more often with non-focal symptoms.

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