Author:
El Nahas Nevine,Aref Hany,Kenawy Fatma Fathalla,Georgy Shady,Abushady Eman Mones,Dawood Noha Lotfy,Hamdy Sara,Abdelmohsen Nourhan,Hassan Abdel Hamid Yasmine,Roushdy Tamer,Shokri Hossam
Abstract
Abstract
Background
Several studies have addressed gender differences in stroke. Yet, results are diverse, and research is still required in different populations. So, this study investigates variation in stroke according to gender in a developing country.
Methods
This is a registry-based, retrospective observational cross-sectional study comparing men and women as regards age, risk factors, stroke severity, quality of services, and stroke outcome.
Results
Data analyzed comprised 4620 patients. It was found that men outnumbered women, while women had an older age, more prevalence of hypertension and atrial fibrillation, with severer strokes and worse outcomes. However, there was no gender difference in promptness nor frequency of administration of revascularization therapies.
Conclusion
Despite the gender difference in risk factors and stroke severity, we could not detect any significant disparity in acute stroke services provided to either gender. Among age categories in women, we identified differences in acute ischemic stroke subtypes, and acute management in favor of older age.
Publisher
Springer Science and Business Media LLC
Subject
Neurology (clinical),General Medicine