Cerebral vein thrombosis (CVT): anticoagulant treatment

Evidence-based neurology checklist on cerebral vein thrombosis (cvt): anticoagulant treatment: Acute anticoagulation Unfractionated heparin Low molecular weight heparin (LMWH) Short-term anticoagulation (3-6 months): indications Chronic anticoagulation (6-12 months): indications Indefinite…

Acute anticoagulation

  • Unfractionated heparin
  • Low molecular weight heparin (LMWH)

Short-term anticoagulation (3-6 months): indications

Chronic anticoagulation (6-12 months): indications

Indefinite anticoagulation: indications

Long term anticoagulation agents

Follow-up imaging

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References

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