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Gender Differences In Presenting And Prodromal Stroke Symptoms, Eileen Stuart-Shor, Gregory A. Wellenius, Donna Dello Iacono, Murray A. Mittleman

Eileen Stuart-Shor

BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE: Prompt recognition of stroke symptoms is critical to timely treatment and women have increased delay to treatment. Women may be more likely to present with atypical symptoms, but this hypothesis has not been extensively evaluated.

METHODS: We examined gender differences in the prevalence of presenting and prodromal stroke symptoms among 1107 consecutive patients hospitalized with neurologist-confirmed acute ischemic stroke. Patient demographics, clinical variables, and stroke symptoms were abstracted from medical records by trained abstractors using standardized forms. Estimates were age-standardized to the age distribution of men and women combined. Presenting symptoms occurred within 24 hours of incident …

Stroke In The Very Elderly: Hospital Care, Case Fatality And Disposition., Gustavo Saposnik

Gustavo Saposnik

No abstract provided.

Age Disparities In Stroke Quality Of Care And Delivery Of Health Services., Gustavo Saposnik

Gustavo Saposnik

No abstract provided.

Socioeconomic Status, Hospital Volume, And Stroke Fatality In Canada., Gustavo Saposnik

Gustavo Saposnik

No abstract provided.

Applying The Evidence: Do Patients With Stroke, Coronary Artery Disease, Or Both Achieve Similar Treatment Goals?, Gustavo Saposnik

Gustavo Saposnik

No abstract provided.

Do All Age Groups Benefit From Organized Inpatient Stroke Care?, Gustavo Saposnik

Gustavo Saposnik

No abstract provided.