Abstract: This review aims to summarize the existing evidence regarding the diagnostic methods and the management of CVT, including heparin and thromblolysis. Electronic Databases (MEDLINE, PubMed, and Emabse) were used to conduct a comprehensive review on management of Cerebral Venous Thrombosis in general and specifically the diagnostic approaches and treatment options. CVT is an uncommon reason for acute stroke, yet a high index of suspicion ought to be preserved in any type of patient with unexplained encephalopathy or headaches, headaches refractory to treatment or high ICP. Anticoagulation should be started even in patients of ICH. It requires precise medical diagnosis because the pathophysiology and treatment vary from arterial stroke. Headache is the initial symptom in more than 70% and the predominant symptom in approximately 90% of patients with cerebral venous thrombosis (CVT).
Keywords: cerebral venous thrombosis (CVT), headaches refractory to treatment or high ICP.
Title: Updated Review of Diagnosis and Management of Cerebral Venous Thrombosis
Author: Nasser Abdullah N Aldawsari, Bassam Awad M Alzubaidi, Sultan Thayer N Alharbi
International Journal of Healthcare Sciences
ISSN 2348-5728 (Online)
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