Abstract WP39: Stroke Risk Factor and Prevention Considerations in Women Veterans

• DOI: 10.1161/str.55.suppl_1.wp39
• Publication Date: 2024-02-01T10:11:28Z
• Authors: Renee Colsch; Maureen Onweni-Eze; Elizabeth Byrd; erin reardon; CHRISTINE OLNEY; Teresa Damush; Niloufar Hadidi
• Keywords: Stroke

Background: Stroke is a significant health burden for Veterans and the fifth leading cause of death women. Beyond traditional stroke risk factors, female sex hormones pregnancy exposures are factors Compared to civilian women, women have multimorbid physical mental conditions contributing their risk. specific not been elucidated. Purpose: This scoping review aimed summarize evidence on United States Veterans. Methods: The search strategy was run across six databases: MEDLINE EMBASE via Ovid, Scopus, Web Science, Cochrane Library, ClinicalTrials.gov. A total 1,218 records were uploaded Covidence screening. Criteria included studies peer-reviewed primary research articles written in English about cardiovascular disease factors. No restrictions placed publication date. Results: Seventeen met inclusion criteria. Cohorts 30 years older. Data originated from national individual Affairs studies. When comparing White counterparts, Black had higher incidence stroke; with post-traumatic stress disorder insomnia, restless leg syndrome, traumatic brain injury, constipation laxative use, egg consumption, frailty, systemic sclerosis. Women Veterans, starting at age 30, steadily increasing positive association indicating need screen earlier than recommended 45 age. Conclusions: Research needed as they connect Veteran (chemical, physical, environmental). Nurses play crucial role interdisciplinary collaboration recognize support factor reduction prevention. knowledge gained this helps identify treat Veteran's This, turn, can reduce help reach equitable sex-specific care that need.