1. Abstract Title: Management of Cerebral Vein Thrombosis in a Large Canadian Tertiary Hospital

Introduction: Cerebral vein thrombosis (CVT) is an uncommon cause of stroke and is more likely to affect young adults and children. Women have a three-fold increased risk compared to men, owing to gender specific factors such as oral contraceptive use (OCP), pregnancy, and hormone replacement therapies. The presenting symptoms of CVT are non-specific and include headache, seizure, focal neurological deficits, or coma as the most severe presentation. The rarity and variable symptoms of the disease leads to delayed diagnosis and implementation of treatment.

Source: Thrombosis Research - October 1, 2018 Category: Hematology Authors: Lana Castellucci, Philip Chiang Source Type: research