Cerebral venous thrombosis: Symptoms, causes, therapy

Brief overview Description: partial or complete occlusion of a vein in the brain by a blood clot. Cerebral venous thrombosis is rare. Symptoms: e.g. headaches, epileptic seizures, neurological deficits (e.g. motor disorders), impaired consciousness. Diagnosis: Imaging of the brain (CT, MRI) with contrast medium. Treatment: administration of anticoagulants (heparin, vitamin K antagonists), treatment of the … Cerebral venous thrombosis: Symptoms, causes, therapy