Sex Differences in Ischemic Stroke Outcomes in Rural Taiwan

What is it about?

A study investigated sex-related differences in risk factors for in-hospital mortality and outcomes in ischemic stroke patients. 4278 patients were included, with 269 receiving thrombolytic therapy. Women (1757, 41.1%) had a higher in-hospital mortality rate (3.35%) than men (2.34%). At discharge, 41.2% of patients showed good outcomes, with 56.1% showing good outcomes at six months. Factors contributing to poor outcomes were similar in men and women, including AF, diabetes mellitus, stroke history, and old age. Women were more likely to have these risk factors and experienced higher stroke severity, which contributed to the observed mortality and outcome differences. [Some of the content on this page has been created by AI]

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Why is it important?

Improving understanding of sex-related differences in stroke patients' clinical presentation and outcomes can help healthcare professionals provide more tailored and effective care for both men and women. Recognizing the factors contributing to poor outcomes in both men and women can help in the development of targeted prevention and treatment strategies to reduce the overall burden of stroke. Key Takeaways: 1. Stroke onset occurred at an older age in women compared to men, but the mean age of stroke onset was consistent with previous literature. 2. Women were more likely to have diabetes mellitus, hypertension, AF, and hyperlipidemia than men, and stroke severity was higher in women than in men. 3. Poorer outcomes in women were related to higher stroke severity and a larger proportion of women having AF and CE compared to men.