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Cerebral venous thrombosis (CVT) in elderly individuals presents differently than in younger adults, with distinct risk factors like cancer and hemopathy. This specific profile in older patients necessitates tailored management strategies for improved outcomes.

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  • Neurology
  • Geriatrics
  • Epidemiology

Background:

  • Cerebral venous thrombosis (CVT) is a rare condition affecting blood clots in the brain's venous system.
  • Limited data exists on the specific characteristics and outcomes of CVT in elderly populations (aged ≥65 years).

Purpose of the Study:

  • To characterize the clinical presentation, epidemiology, risk factors, and prognosis of cerebral venous thrombosis (CVT) in elderly patients.
  • To compare these characteristics with those of younger adult patients with CVT.

Main Methods:

  • A multicenter retrospective cohort study included 114 elderly patients hospitalized for a first CVT between 2011 and 2021 in Paris-Ile-de-France.
  • Incidence was estimated and compared to national data and a registry of younger adults (<65 years).

Main Results:

  • Elderly patients (mean age 74.2 years) showed fewer headaches and intracranial hypertension but more seizures and focal deficits compared to younger adults.
  • Higher frequencies of underlying cancer, hemopathy, and infections were observed in the elderly cohort.
  • The prognosis was poorer in elderly patients, with a higher acute mortality rate (8%) and lower favorable 1-year outcome (73%) compared to younger adults.

Conclusions:

  • Cerebral venous thrombosis (CVT) in the elderly exhibits a unique clinical profile, epidemiological patterns, and associated risk factors.
  • These specificities underscore the need for specialized diagnostic and management approaches for CVT in older individuals.