Hart RG, Eikelboom JW, Pearce LA. Arch Neurol. 2012 Sep 24:1-3. [Epub ahead of print] AbstractCONTEXT: Stroke is a serious complication associated with atrial fibrillation (AF). Women with AF are at higher risk of stroke compared with men. Reasons for this higher stroke risk in women remain unclear, although some studies suggest that undertreatment with […]
Cardiology, CVD, diabetes, Emergency Medicine, Endocrinology, stroke
Evaluating Residual Pain after Abdominal Surgery by Talia Firestein; and Alyson McGregor, MD Case Overview: Although research has shown that men and women experience pain differently, this concept has not been fully realized in post-operative pain and will be considered in assessing this patient. History: JC is a 25 year old woman presenting to […]
Emergency Medicine, Gastroenterology, pain, surgery
By Tracy Madsen MD, and Alyson J. McGregor MD Case Overview: Stroke, a major cause of morbidity and long-term disability, is a diagnosis that may be delayed in women due to differences in patient presentations and/or recognition by providers. Stroke is also treated less aggressively in women. Prompt recognition and appropriate Emergency Department triage and […]
Cardiology, Emergency Medicine, Neurology, stroke
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