Paramedics are less likely to identify a stroke in women than men. Closing this gap could save lives – and money

By Lei Si, Associate Professor in Health Services Management, Western Sydney University
Laura Emily Downey, Senior Lecturer, Health Economics and Policy, George Institute for Global Health
Thomas Gadsden, Research Fellow, Health Systems Science, George Institute for Global Health

A stroke happens when the blood supply to part of the brain is cut off, either because of a blockage (called an ischaemic stroke) or bleeding (a haemorrhagic stroke). Around 83% of strokes are ischaemic.

The main emergency treatment for ischaemic strokes is a “clot-busting” process called intravenous…

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