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Update on specificities of stroke in women.
Abstract The majority of strokes occur in women who in crude numbers have poorer outcome including higher mortality from stroke than men. This may, however, to a large degree be explained by the preponderance of women in the older age groups. Nevertheless, incidence of stroke is higher in men than in women. Overall rates of stroke decline, but more in men than in women; consequently the excess number of strokes in women will be on the rise in the years to come. Risk factors differ between men and women: e.g. rates of atrial fibrillation and hypertension are higher in women with stroke, while rates of e.g. smoking ...
Source: Presse Medicale - November 6, 2016 Category: Journals (General) Authors: Christensen H, Bentsen L, Christensen L Tags: Presse Med Source Type: research

Hemorrhagic Stroke Resulting From Venous Malformation at 20 Weeks of Pregnancy.
CONCLUSION: This case demonstrates the similarities between the perilous diagnosis of stroke and the more routine diagnosis of migraine. The case also highlights the need for caution and for a multidisciplinary treatment approach when the diagnosis of stroke is considered, particularly in the pregnant patient. PMID: 27999514 [PubMed]
Source: Ochsner Journal - December 23, 2016 Category: Journals (General) Tags: Ochsner J Source Type: research

Antiplatelet and anticoagulant agents for secondary prevention of stroke and other thromboembolic events in people with antiphospholipid syndrome.
CONCLUSIONS: There is not enough evidence for or against NOACs or for high-intensity VKA compared to the standard VKA therapy in the secondary prevention of thrombosis in people with APS. There is some evidence of harm for high-intensity VKA regarding minor and any bleeding. The evidence was also not sufficient to show benefit or harm for VKA plus antiplatelet agent or dual antiplatelet therapy compared to a single antiplatelet drug. Future studies should be adequately powered, with proper adherence to treatment, in order to evaluate the effects of anticoagulants, antiplatelets, or both, for secondary thrombosis prevention...
Source: Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews - October 2, 2017 Category: General Medicine Authors: Bala MM, Celinska-Lowenhoff M, Szot W, Padjas A, Kaczmarczyk M, Swierz MJ, Undas A Tags: Cochrane Database Syst Rev Source Type: research

Comment Sex disparity in the risk of diabetes-associated stroke
In the general population, stroke is more prevalent in men than in women. Men also have a higher age-specific stroke incidence than women, except for women aged 35–44 years and those older than 85 years. Factors such as pregnancy and the use of oral contraceptives are believed to contribute to the increased risk of stroke in women in their mid-30s to mid-40s, and their relative longevity contributes to the higher risk of stroke in older women.
Source: LANCET - June 6, 2014 Category: Journals (General) Authors: Linong Ji Tags: Comment Source Type: research

Pregnancy and acute ischemic stroke.
Abstract Pregnancy-related ischemic strokes play an important role in both maternal and fetal morbidity and mortality. Changes in hemostaseology and hemodynamics as well as risk factors related to or independent from pregnancy contribute to the increased stroke-risk during gestation and the puerperium. Potential teratogenic effects make diagnostics, acute therapy and prevention challenging. Because randomized, controlled trials are not available, a multicenter registry of patients with gestational stroke would be desirable. Until definite guidelines emerge, management of acute ischemic stroke during pregnancy rema...
Source: Orvosi Hetilap - April 30, 2016 Category: Journals (General) Authors: Ifj Bereczki D Tags: Orv Hetil Source Type: research

Troubling Stroke Trend Among U.S. Moms-to-Be
WEDNESDAY, Jan. 24, 2018 -- A rare type of stroke is on the rise among pregnant women in the United States, a new study finds. This type of stroke is called spontaneous subarachnoid hemorrhage. It ' s potentially life-threatening and occurs when blood...
Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews - January 24, 2018 Category: General Medicine Source Type: news

Mom ' s Blood Pressure in Pregnancy Could Affect Child ' s Stroke Risk Decades Later
TUESDAY, June 1, 2021 -- Expectant mothers ' high blood pressure heightens kids ' risk of stroke later in life, a Swedish study finds. " Our findings indicate that hypertensive disorders during pregnancy are associated with increased risks of stroke...
Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews - June 1, 2021 Category: General Medicine Source Type: news

Early pregnancy ‐associated ischemic stroke during first trimester in a young woman: A case report
Pregnancy-associated ischemic stroke is rare. The degree of the risk is the highest in the third trimester, but clinicians should be also wary from the beginning of the pregnancy as the risk still exists like demonstrated by our case. AbstractPregnancy-associated ischemic stroke is rare. The degree of the risk is the highest in the third trimester, but clinicians should be also wary from the beginning of the pregnancy as the risk still exists like demonstrated by our case.
Source: Clinical Case Reports - August 31, 2021 Category: General Medicine Authors: Asma Ouerdiene, Mariem Messelmani, Malek Mansour, Jamel Zaouali, Ridha Mrissa Tags: CASE REPORT Source Type: research

Ob/Gyns Uneasy With AHA's Take on Stroke in Pregnancy
NEW ORLEANS (MedPage Today) -- Recent guidelines from the American Heart Association on the management of stroke risk in pregnant women differ significantly from those issued by the American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, maternal-fetal medicine specialists said here.
Source: MedPage Today Meeting Coverage - February 10, 2014 Category: Journals (General) Source Type: news

Pregnancy After 40 May Boost Risk of 'Bleeding' Stroke Later: Study
WEDNESDAY, Feb. 17, 2016 -- Women who become pregnant at age 40 or older may face a greater risk of a "bleeding" stroke later in life, new research suggests. "Women who have a pregnancy after the age of 40 appear to have a higher chance, 15 or 20...
Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews - February 17, 2016 Category: Journals (General) Source Type: news

Suspected stroke in a pregnant woman: Usefulness of arterial spin labeling MRI sequences.
PMID: 27544705 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: Presse Medicale - August 16, 2016 Category: Journals (General) Authors: Grangeon L, Macaigne V, Ozkul-Wermester O, Guégan-Massardier E, Lefaucheur R Tags: Presse Med Source Type: research

Stroke Risk Can Rise With Pregnancy-Linked High Blood Pressure
THURSDAY, May 25, 2017 -- Several factors raise the risk of pregnancy-related stroke in women with preeclampsia, a new study suggests. Preeclampsia is a condition marked by high blood pressure and protein in a pregnant woman ' s urine. It affects...
Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews - May 25, 2017 Category: General Medicine Source Type: news

AHA: Infections Could Trigger Stroke in Pregnant Women During Delivery
FRIDAY, April 20, 2018 (American Heart Association) -- Pregnant women who have an infection when they enter the hospital for delivery might be at higher risk of having a stroke during their stay, according to new research. The study, published...
Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews - April 20, 2018 Category: General Medicine Source Type: news

AHA News: Pregnancy May Raise Risk of Deadliest Type of Stroke
FRIDAY, Feb. 8, 2019 (American Heart Association News) -- The risk of a type of stroke that causes bleeding in the brain is higher among women during pregnancy and in the weeks following delivery, new research finds. While studies have shown that...
Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews - February 8, 2019 Category: General Medicine Source Type: news

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