What are the most common presenting symptoms of cerebral venous thrombosis (CVT)?

Q: What are the most common presenting symptoms of cerebral venous thrombosis (CVT)?

Headache (60-90% of patients); may be: Pulsating Pressing Thunderclap type Unilateral or bilateral Seizures (20-40% of patients) Papilledema (30 to 60% of patients ) Altered consciousness (10 to 20% of patients ) Focal neurological deficits Learn more here .

Q: What are the most common presenting symptoms of cerebral venous thrombosis (CVT)?

Headache (60-90% of patients); may be: Pulsating Pressing Thunderclap type Unilateral or bilateral Seizures (20-40% of patients) Papilledema (30 to 60% of patients ) Altered consciousness (10 to 20% of patients ) Focal neurological deficits Learn more here .

By William Aird

What are the most common presenting symptoms of cerebral venous thrombosis (CVT)?

Headache (60-90% of patients); may be:
- Pulsating
- Pressing
- Thunderclap type
- Unilateral or bilateral
Seizures (20-40% of patients)
Papilledema (30 to 60% of patients)
Altered consciousness (10 to 20% of patients)
Focal neurological deficits

Learn more here.

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