Women experiencing a transient ischaemic attack (TIA) are more likely to be diagnosed with migraine or vertigo than men, even when they present with similar symptoms, a study shows. 

In the research, women were 10% more likely to be given a non-stroke diagnosis than men, when they reported atypical stroke symptoms, according to Canadian research in JAMA Neurology. 

Women and men were equally likely to report atypical stroke symptoms such as dizziness, tingling or confusion, but women were more likely to be diagnosed with stroke mimic. 

“However, the risks of subsequent vascular events were similar in women and men, suggesting important missed opportunities for prevention of vascular events,” the authors wrote.