Sex Differences in Stroke Care and Outcomes

• DOI: 10.1161/01.str.0000157662.09551.e5
• Publication Date: 2005-02-25T01:33:51Z
• Authors: Moira K. Kapral; Jiming Fang; Michael D. Hill; Frank Silver; Janice Richards; Cheryl Jaigobin; Angela M. Cheung
• Keywords: Stroke

Background— Stroke is an important cause of death and disability in women as well men. However, little known about sex differences stroke care outcomes. Methods— The Registry the Canadian Network (RCSN) captured data on patients with seen at acute hospitals across Canada. We used from phase 1 (July 2001 to February 2002) 2 (June December RCSN compare presentation, management, 6-month outcomes men using multivariable regression techniques adjust for age other factors. Results— study sample included 3323 patients, 1527 women. symptoms presentation were similar men, except that more likely present headaches less have brain stem or cerebellar symptoms. There no use neuroimaging, thrombolysis, antithrombotic therapy, consultations. Women than receive unit, but this difference was longer significant after adjustment be discharged long-term had greater 6 months. Mortality quality life months Conclusions— Among participating RCSN, there major management. Compared often institutionalized a slightly worse functional status stroke.