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Area of Science:

  • Neurology
  • Vascular Neurology
  • Diagnostic Imaging

Background:

  • Cerebral venous thrombosis/cerebral sinus thrombosis (CVT/CST) is an uncommon cause of stroke.
  • Increased diagnosis of CVT/CST is linked to the availability of noninvasive brain imaging.
  • CVT/CST can lead to significant neurologic complications.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To increase awareness of CVT/CST.
  • To describe the epidemiology, clinical features, and treatment of CVT/CST.

Main Methods:

  • Systematic review of recent medical literature.
  • Focus on primary sources for data compilation.
  • Data collection on incidence, diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis of CVT/CST.

Main Results:

  • CVT/CST affects individuals of all ages and has diverse causes (primary and acquired prothrombotic conditions).
  • Headache is the most common symptom, often severe or thunderclap, but presentation varies widely.
  • Clinical presentation is highly variable.

Conclusions:

  • CVT/CST has varied epidemiology and can lead to poor clinical outcomes.
  • Familiarity with CVT/CST features is essential for all clinicians.
  • Evidence suggests specific treatments improve outcomes in CVT/CST.