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Stroke & Neurointervention
A clot in the veins that drain blood from the brain. It is treated mainly with blood-thinning medicine; endovascular treatment is reserved for selected situations.
Cerebral venous thrombosis (CVT), also called cerebral venous sinus thrombosis, is a blood clot in the brain’s veins or venous sinuses. The blocked drainage raises pressure in the brain and can cause swelling or bleeding.
Diagnosis uses brain and venous imaging: MRI with MR venography, or CT with CT venography. Blood tests may look for an underlying cause.
The main treatment is anticoagulation (blood-thinning medicine) where indicated, which stops the clot from growing and allows the veins to reopen. It is often used even when there is some bleeding in the brain, as decided by the treating team. Seizures, raised pressure and the underlying cause are also treated.
In a small number of patients who worsen despite appropriate anticoagulation, endovascular treatment to remove or dissolve the clot through a catheter may be considered.
Endovascular treatment is reserved for selected situations and is not routine for every patient with CVT.
Many patients recover well with treatment. Anticoagulation usually continues for several months or longer, depending on the cause. Follow-up includes imaging and review of headaches, vision and any seizures.
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For a suspected stroke, call 108 or go to the nearest emergency department now. For a non-emergency consultation about stroke prevention or follow-up, request an appointment or call the clinic at KIMS Hospitals (New Facility), Kondapur, Hyderabad, and bring your previous reports and scans.
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