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Cerebral venous sinus thrombosis secondary prevention
Introduction
Associate editor in chief: Sharmi Biswas, M.B.B.S
Overview
Overview
For patients with cerebral venous thrombosis, a long-term anticoagulant is highly recommended to prevent future events.
Secondary prevention
Secondary prevention
Long term anticoagulant should be considered in patients with history of pulmonary thrombosis or deep venous thrombosis.[1]
References
References
- ↑ van Nuenen, B.F.L.; Munneke, M.; Bloem, B.R. (2005). “Cerebral Venous Sinus Thrombosis: Prevention of Recurrent Thromboembolism”. Stroke. 36 (9): 1822–1823. doi:10.1161/01.STR.0000176582.17934.82. ISSN 0039-2499.