The Association Between Sex Hormones and Incident Stroke

There is a distinct difference in both the incidence and outcomes of stroke between men and women. Women have a higher lifetime risk of stroke than men and are more likely to have a more severe post-stroke deficit. The underlying mechanisms driving this remain unclear.

Source: Heart, Lung and Circulation - July 1, 2023 Category: Cardiology Authors: M. Cook, B. Tucker, S. Patel, K. Rye, K. Ong Source Type: research