Cerebral venous thrombosis (CVT) is a blood clot of a cerebral vein in the brain. This vein is responsible for draining blood from the brain. If blood collects in this vein, it will begin to leak into brain tissues and cause a hemorrhage or severe brain swelling.
Symptoms:
• Severe Headaches
• Blurred Vision
• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Fainting
• Limited mobility in parts of your body
• Seizures
Treatment:
CVT treatment options depend on the severity of the condition. Primary treatment recommendations focus on preventing or dissolving blood clots in the brain.
In more severe cases of cerebral venous thrombosis, doctors may recommend surgery to remove the blood clot, or thrombi, and to fix the blood vessel. This procedure is referred to as thrombectomy.
