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Women with poor brain health at time of ischemic stroke endure worse outcomes compared to men

2026-02-25 neurology Title + abstract only
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ImportancePrognosticating functional independence after an acute stroke is critical for anticipatory guidance and rehabilitation planning. Here we demonstrate that poor brain health at the time of incident stroke is linked to worse functional outcomes for women compared to men. ObjectiveTo determine if brain health at time of stroke presentation has a differential effect on functional outcomes between men and women. DesignRetrospective cross-sectional study. SettingAnalysis conducted in 2025 ...

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