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Cerebral venous sinus thrombosis |
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http://www.ustb.edu.cn/thesauri/tocr/v1/data#C571345044435365942 |
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CVST Cerebral venous sinus thrombosis (disorder) Thrombosis of intracranial venous sinus Dural sinus thrombosis Central sinus thrombosis |
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definition |
Cerebral venous sinus thrombosis (CVST) is a rare and potentially deadly condition. Common etiologies include hypercoagulable diseases, low flow states, dehydration, adjacent infectious processes, oral contraceptives, hormonal replacement therapy, pregnancy, and puerperium. Symptoms include nausea, seizures, severe focal neurological deficits, coma, and headache (the most common presenting symptom). |
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Cerebral venous sinus thrombosis |
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Cerebral venous sinus thrombosis |
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references |
Lemke, D. M., & Hacein-Bey, L. (2005). Cerebral venous sinus thrombosis. Journal of Neuroscience Nursing, 37(5), 258-hyhen. |
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http://www.ustb.edu.cn/thesauri/tocr/v1/data#C571345044435366096 |