Title
Prevention of Stroke in Women
Authoring Organization
Publication Month/Year
February 6, 2014
Last Updated Month/Year
October 3, 2024
Supplemental Implementation Tools
Document Type
Guideline
External Publication Status
Published
Country of Publication
US
Document Objectives
The aim of this statement is to summarize data on stroke risk factors that are unique to and more common in women than men and to expand on the data provided in prior stroke guidelines and cardiovascular prevention guidelines for women. This guideline focuses on the risk factors unique to women, such as reproductive factors, and those that are more common in women, including migraine with aura, obesity, metabolic syndrome, and atrial fibrillation.
Target Patient Population
Women with stroke or suspected of stroke
PICO Questions
Should women be screened for thrombophilia before hormonal contraception is prescribed for them?
Inclusion Criteria
Female, Adult, Older adult
Health Care Settings
Ambulatory, Long term care
Intended Users
Nurse, nurse practitioner, physician, physician assistant
Scope
Prevention
Diseases/Conditions (MeSH)
D020521 - Stroke, D016387 - Women's Health, D011322 - Primary Prevention, D014930 - Women
Keywords
stroke, Stroke Prevention