Objective  It was reported rarely that the differences in the quality of life between sex of the patients with ischemic stroke in China.The purpose of this study was to assess the differences in the quality of life between male and female in patients with ischemic stroke and the other factors affecting the quality of life. Methods  This was a study of multicenter stroke registration in our country. Continuous collection of acute ischemic stroke patients. The patient's demographic information, past history, past 3 months medication history, and the situation of admission were collected. With the EQ-5D scale, MRS score assessment the quality of life of admission, discharge, 90 days after discharge, and 360 days after discharge. Results 5806 ischemic stroke patients were recruited.The rate of female MRS score greater than or equal to 3 points was higher than men,at the time of admission, the hospital discharge, 90 days after discharge, 360 days after discharge,  there are differences between the sexes. EQ-5D total score for the single factor analysis, at admission, discharge, 90 days after discharged, and 360 days after discharged,women are worse than men. EQ-5D score with correction of demographic data, stroke-related risk factors, past medical history, and the degree of post-stroke disability were different in genders at the time of hospitalization, and women were worse than men. Conclusion  The quality of life of female patients with ischemic stroke is worse than that of men, and the quality of life of female stroke patients is needed more concern.

Sex Differences in Quality of Life After Ischemic Stroke