Sex differences in blood pressure after stroke: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Conclusion: This systematic review and meta-analysis indicates that women have higher SBP at the time of presentation with acute stroke. These differences are consistent with sex differences in hypertension patterns in older age, and may be explained by the fact that women are more likely to have a premorbid hypertension. This highlights the need for effective sex-specific blood pressure control in patients at high risk for stroke.
Source: Journal of Hypertension - Category: Cardiology Tags: ORIGINAL PAPERS: Epidemiology Source Type: research