Temporal Trends of Sex Differences in Acute Reperfusion Therapy and Early Outcomes of Acute Ischemic Stroke in South Korea: 10-Year Analysis of the Nationwide Stroke Registry

Sex differences in stroke outcomes are notable, with women experiencing higher incidence rates, greater disability-adjusted life years, and poorer recovery compared to men, even after adjusting for age and comorbidities. Despite the disproportionate burden in women, studies have reported that women are less likely to receive appropriate stroke treatment than men.