The diagnosis and management of cerebral venous thrombosis

Abstract

Cerebral venous thrombosis (CVT) occurs as a consequence of other conditions, in particular hypercoagulable states. Thus, arterial thromboses or noncerebral venous thromboses may coexist in patients with CVT. Patients with CVT have a high incidence of pulmonary embolism due to either direct thromboembolism from the cerebral sinovenous system or a generalized disturbance in coagulation [1].