The Impact of Sex and Gender on Stroke
2022; Lippincott Williams & Wilkins; Volume: 130; Issue: 4 Linguagem: Inglês
10.1161/circresaha.121.319915
ISSN1524-4571
AutoresKathryn M. Rexrode, Tracy E. Madsen, Amy Yu, Cheryl Carcel, Judith H. Lichtman, Eliza C. Miller,
Tópico(s)Blood Pressure and Hypertension Studies
ResumoWomen face a disproportionate burden of stroke mortality and disability. Biologic sex and sociocultural gender both contribute to differences in stroke risk factors, assessment, treatment, and outcomes. There are substantial differences in the strength of association of stroke risk factors, as well as female-specific risk factors. Moreover, there are differences in presentation, response to treatment, and stroke outcomes in women. This review outlines current knowledge of impact of sex and gender on stroke, as well as delineates research gaps and areas for future inquiry.
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