Gender disparity versus equality in acute stroke: a Middle Eastern country hospital-based study.
John GeorgeHany ArefAzza Abdel NasserAyman NasefAhmed ElbassiounyTamer RoushdyPublished in: The Egyptian journal of neurology, psychiatry and neurosurgery (2023)
No gender disparity was found in DTN, discharge outcome, and 90 days among rtPA recipients. Females tended to have higher NIHSS and relatively delayed presentation to ER with less favorable outcome at discharge and 90 days in case of not receiving rtPA. Encouraging earlier arrival and conducting awareness campaigns for risk factors management is warranted.