Stroke in Women: A Review Focused on Epidemiology, Risk Factors, and Outcomes

Author: Cindy W. YOON ¹ ; Cheryl D. BUSHNELL
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1. Department of Neurology, Inha University School of Medicine, Incheon, Korea
Publication Type:Review
From:Journal of Stroke 2023;25(1):2-15
CountryRepublic of Korea
Language:English
Abstract: Stroke is a particularly important issue for women. Women account for over half of all persons who experienced a stroke. The lifetime risk of stroke is higher in women than in men. In addition, women have worse stroke outcomes than men. Several risk factors have a higher association with stroke in women than in men, and women-specific risk factors that men do not have should be considered. This focused review highlights recent findings in stroke epidemiology, risk factors, and outcomes in women.