Abstract 107: Differential Ischemic Stroke Risk Among Women Veterans Across Age Strata [Session Title: Poster Session AM]

Conclusions: Nearly half of all women Veterans were found to be at high risk of ischemic stroke within the next 10-years. Furthermore, sex differences were noted across age strata, with women having a lower risk of stroke then men at younger ages and a higher risk at older ages. Given that women tend to have more severe strokes, higher mortality, and delayed diagnosis compared to men, further work is required to understand reasons for the differential stroke risk across sexes. Based on these study findings, implementing primary prevention programs for women Veterans would help to mitigate future ischemic stroke risk.
Source: Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality and Outcomes - Category: Cardiology Authors: Tags: Session Title: Poster Session AM Source Type: research