Metabolic Syndrome and Ischemic Stroke Risk by Sex: Meta-analysis (P1.004)

CONCLUSIONS: The metabolic syndrome is prevalent, and a significant risk factor for ischemic stroke with differential effects by sex. Women with metabolic syndrome had a near 2 folds higher stroke risk than men with metabolic syndrome. Future studies are needed to elucidate the mechanism by which the metabolic syndrome exerts higher stroke burden on women.Disclosure: Dr. Lin has nothing to disclose. Dr. Saposnik has nothing to disclose. Dr. Shi has nothing to disclose. Dr. Towfighi has nothing to disclose.

Source: Neurology - April 8, 2015 Category: Neurology Authors: Lin, M., Saposnik, G., Shi, Q., Towfighi, A. Tags: Cerebrovascular Disease and Interventional Neurology Poster Discussion Session Source Type: research