Systematic review of sex differences in ischemic strokes among young adults: Are young women disproportionately at risk?

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  • Authors
    Leppert, Michelle H; Burke, James F; Lisabeth, Lynda D; Madsen, Tracy E; Kleindorfer, Dawn O; Sillau, Stefan; Schwamm, Lee H; Daugherty, Stacie L; Bradley, Cathy J; Ho, P Michael; Poisson, Sharon N
  • Type
    Original Research
  • Journal
    Stroke
  • Publication Date
    2022
  • Abstract

    Recent evidence suggests that young women (18–45 years) may be at higher risk of ischemic strokes than men of the same age. The goal of this systematic review is to reconcile and synthesize existing evidence of sex differences among young adults with ischemic strokes.

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