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What is the recommended initial anticoagulation therapy for adults with symptomatic cerebral venous thrombosis (CVT)?
What is the recommended initial anticoagulation therapy for adults with symptomatic cerebral venous thrombosis (CVT)?
- Oral anticoagulants
- Warfarin
- Intravenous aspirin
- Subcutaneous low molecular weight heparin (LMWH) (correct)
What is the suggested initial anticoagulation therapy for children with CVT?
What is the suggested initial anticoagulation therapy for children with CVT?
- Fondaparinux
- Subcutaneous low molecular weight heparin (LMWH) (correct)
- Direct oral anticoagulants
- Intravenous vitamin K antagonists
When is seizure prophylaxis recommended for patients with CVT?
When is seizure prophylaxis recommended for patients with CVT?
- When they have seizures at presentation without any cerebral lesion
- When they have seizures at presentation and focal cerebral supratentorial lesions (correct)
- For all patients with CVT
- Only for patients with hemorrhagic venous infarction
What is the suggested duration of anticoagulation for most patients after the acute phase of CVT?
What is the suggested duration of anticoagulation for most patients after the acute phase of CVT?
What complications require intervention during the acute phase of CVT?
What complications require intervention during the acute phase of CVT?
For which patients is warfarin preferred as an anticoagulant?
For which patients is warfarin preferred as an anticoagulant?
What is the recommended duration of anticoagulation for patients with an unprovoked CVT?
What is the recommended duration of anticoagulation for patients with an unprovoked CVT?
What is the suggested management for pregnant patients with a history of CVT?
What is the suggested management for pregnant patients with a history of CVT?
What percentage of patients with CVT have a good outcome?
What percentage of patients with CVT have a good outcome?
What is the main cause of acute death with CVT?
What is the main cause of acute death with CVT?
What is the suggested duration of anticoagulation for patients with a provoked CVT associated with a transient risk factor?
What is the suggested duration of anticoagulation for patients with a provoked CVT associated with a transient risk factor?
What is advised for adolescent and adult females with a history of CVT?
What is advised for adolescent and adult females with a history of CVT?
