Women of all ages said to face higher risk of stroke than men
Source: Washington Post
Women of all ages should pay more attention to the risk of stroke than the average man, watching their blood pressure carefully even before they think about taking birth control pills or getting pregnant, according to a new set of guidelines released Thursday.
Women are also more likely to have risk factors associated with stroke, such as migraines, depression, diabetes and abnormal heart rhythm known as atrial fibrillation.
The new guidelines from the American Heart Association were the first such recommendations to prevent strokes in women. Stroke is the fourth leading cause of death for all Americans, but the third leading cause of death for women, after heart disease and cancer.
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