Women and stroke: How sex and gender can affect your cardiovascular health

Stroke isn’t the same for everyone. In this webinar recording, Drs. Ada Tang and Kevin Moncion explore the unique risks, symptoms, and recovery challenges women face. Learn about the sex and gender risk factors for stroke, including how stroke presents differently in women and how to reduce your risk.

Highlights of the presentation included:

00:00 Introduction and overview of stroke
05:38 Sex-based physiological differences
07:26 Unique stroke risk factors in women
09:51 Role of estrogen in vascular health
12:07 Recognizing stroke symptoms and acting FAST
16:10 Exercise and stroke prevention
18:00 Sex-based risk factors across the lifespan
23:16 Gender disparities in rehabilitation and research
33:28 Modifiable risk factors and prevention
38:04 Post-stroke fitness and community programs
43:08 Delayed rehabilitation and recovery potential
47:46 Understanding TIAs and silent strokes
51:03 Participating in stroke research
54:44 Emergency planning for those living alone

Learn more and download transcript and a handout at: https://www.mcmasteroptimalaging.org/...

Dr. Ada Tang is a physiotherapist, Professor and Assistant Dean of Rehabilitation Science in the School of Rehabilitation Science, and a McMaster University Scholar. Dr. Tang and the MacStroke Canada research team are focused on the impact of exercise on cardiovascular health, fitness, and function in people living with stroke and other conditions.

Dr. Kevin Moncion is a physiotherapist and Assistant Clinical Professor (Adjunct) in the School of Rehabilitation Science. His research interests lie in the benefits of exercise training on heart and brain health in individuals with stroke and other neurological conditions.

Dr. Anthony Levinson is a Professor at McMaster University and a physician who works in the area of consultation-liaison psychiatry in Hamilton, Ontario. He leads the design and development of multimedia content, including online learning about various topics related to healthy aging for the McMaster Optimal Aging Portal.

This talk is presented as a partnership between the Optimal Aging Portal and the Office of Alumni Engagement.

Disclaimer: These videos are provided for informational purposes only. They are not a substitute for advice from your own health care professional. The videos may be used for not-for-profit educational purposes only. Any other uses must be approved by the McMaster Optimal Aging Portal ([email protected]).