Recurrent venous thromboembolism after cerebral venous thrombosis: which lower-risk survivors are at risk for recurrence?

When speaking to young, high-functioning survivors of cerebral venous thrombosis (CVT) and other causes of stroke in the young, one common theme that emerges in follow-up is fear of recurrence. CVT is known to have an excellent functional prognosis in most, with 85 –90% achieving functional independence with the ability to carry out all previous activities [1,2]. However, as a rare cause of stroke in the young, an already rare event, CVT can be a traumatic and isolating experience, compounded by the aggravations of anticoagulation, and made worse by residual “invisible” deficits such as headache, fatigue, and neuropsychiatric symptoms, which may affect up to 60% of survivors [3,4].
Source: Thrombosis Research - Category: Hematology Authors: Tags: Editorial Source Type: research