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Area of Science:

  • Neurology
  • Vascular Medicine

Background:

  • Cerebral venous thrombosis (CVT) is an uncommon but serious stroke subtype.
  • It disproportionately affects young adults, particularly women of reproductive age.
  • CVT diagnosis can be challenging due to non-specific symptoms and varied presentation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To provide a comprehensive overview of cerebral venous thrombosis (CVT) in adults.
  • To discuss the epidemiology, diagnostic modalities, and therapeutic strategies for CVT.
  • To comment on the association of CVT with COVID-19 and its vaccination.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review and synthesis of current evidence on CVT.
  • Analysis of diagnostic criteria and neuroimaging techniques (MRV, CTV).
  • Evaluation of treatment guidelines, including anticoagulation and endovascular interventions.

Main Results:

  • Headache is the most frequent symptom, but presentations vary widely (acute, subacute, chronic).
  • Neuroimaging is essential for diagnosis; MR venography and CT venography are confirmatory.
  • Anticoagulation (e.g., low-molecular-weight heparin) is the primary treatment, even with intracranial hemorrhage.

Conclusions:

  • CVT requires prompt recognition and management, with anticoagulation as the cornerstone of therapy.
  • Endovascular treatments may be considered in refractory cases or with neurological decline.
  • Patients with CVT face a higher risk of recurrence and other venous thromboembolic events.