Stroke in women
Keywords:
epidemiology, prevention, risk factors, sex differences, strokeAbstract
Stroke is a a leading cause of death and severe, long-term disability. Because of their longer lifespan, women have a higher stroke burden than men, especially in the age ≥ 85 years. Data from the Framingham Study suggested that 1 in 5 women and 1 in 6 men reaching the age of 55 years free of stroke will develop a stroke event during their remaining lifetime. Ischemic stroke accounts for 87% of all stroke cases and cardioembolic stroke is significantly more common in women. Women exhibit more severe post-stroke disability, depression and dementia, resulting in more frequent use of institutional care. There are gender differences in the primary and secondary prevention of stroke.
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