Sex Differences in Embolic Stroke of Undetermined Source: Echocardiographic Features and Clinical Outcomes
ESUS patients exhibit significant sex-based differences in echocardiographic features, with women showing larger LA and more valve abnormalities, while men present greater LV dysfunction. Female sex is independently associated with a lower risk of long-term mortality and a potentially higher risk of AFDAS. These findings underscore the need for individualized, sex-specific ESUS management strategies.
Authors
- Ghil Schwarz (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8465-3946)
- Maria Sessa (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9589-0290)
- Benedetta De Chiara (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8383-4227)
- Andrea Bonelli (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3535-5402)
- Antonella Moreo (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3150-3885)
- Chiara Ceresa (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9599-544X)
- Angelo Cascio Rizzo (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3258-5061)
Institutions
- Azienda Socio Sanitaria Territoriale Grande Ospedale Metropolitano Niguarda (IT)
Publication Details
- Journal
- European Journal of Neurology
- Published
- 2025-04-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1111/ene.70133
- Primary Topic
- Atrial Fibrillation Management and Outcomes
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00