Recognizing cerebral venous thrombosis in adults
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Cerebral Venous Thrombosis in Adults
Cerebral venous thrombosis (CVT) is a rare form of cerebrovascular disease in which thrombus forms in the dural sinuses and cortical cerebral veins. Raised venous pressure causes venous infarction, intracranial haemorrhage and the syndrome of intracranial hypertension. The inconsistent speed of onset and overlap of clinical syndromes mean that presentation is highly variable but often includes ...
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عنوان ژورنال: Nursing Critical Care
سال: 2018
ISSN: 1558-447X
DOI: 10.1097/01.ccn.0000532361.49366.04