Under Prescription and Medication Non-Adherence in Female Patients With Ischemic Stroke: A Call for Actions to Mitigate the Prescription Disparity Between Sexes
Ho Man (Steven) Lam, PhD, MPH Secondary stroke prevention is a fundamental principle in the clinical management of patients with stroke or transient ischemic attack. Globally, the health burden of ischemic stroke is substantial, and sex differences in disability-adjusted life years (DALYs) persist, with women experiencing worse age-adjusted DALYs according to the latest Global Burden of Disease data. 1 Adhering to guideline-directed medical therapies (GDMT) is crucial for preventing future strokes and
