Sex-based differences in long-term outcomes after stroke: A meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

There is limited data on sex-related disparities in the long-term outcomes after stroke. We aim to investigate whether there are sex-based differences in long-term outcomes using pooled data.

Methods

Three databases (PubMed, Embase, and Cochrane Library) were systematically searched from inception to July 2022. This meta-analysis was performed in accordance with the recommendations and guidelines of the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses. The modified Newcastle-Ottawa scale was used to assess the risk of bias. In addition, a random-effects model was used.

Results

Twenty-two cohort studies with 84538 patients were included. There were 50.2% men and 49.8% women. Women had a higher mortality at 1 (odds ration [OR], 0.82; 95% con

SUBMITTER: Guo X 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10138847 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature