Anyone can have a stroke, but statistics suggest it may occur more often in women than men. Women may have unique risk factors for stroke, and the symptoms of stroke may also differ.
In this video, learn what women should know about stroke symptoms and risk factors, according to Carolyn Brockington, MD, Neurologist at Mount Sinai Hospital.
Dr. Brockington is a neurologist and director of the Stroke Center at Mount Sinai St. Luke’s and Mount Sinai West Hospital in New York City.
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American Stroke Association. (2023). Women and risk of stroke infographic.
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