Sex Differences in Intensity of Care and Outcomes After Acute Ischemic Stroke Across the Age Continuum.

Amy Ying Xin YuPeter C AustinMohammed RashidJiming FangJoan PorterManav V Vyas Eric Edward Smith Raed A JoundiJodi EdwardsMathew ReevesMoira K Kapral

Published in: Neurology (2022)

The hazard of death after stroke was higher in female than male patients aged 50 to 70 years. Examining overall sex differences in outcomes without accounting for the effect modification by age may miss important findings in specific age groups.

Keyphrases

acute ischemic stroke
end stage renal disease
ejection fraction
healthcare
newly diagnosed
chronic kidney disease
palliative care
peritoneal dialysis
prognostic factors
high intensity
quality improvement
metabolic syndrome