Nursing Student Class Projects (Formerly MSN)
Academic Term
Fall 2014
Document Type
Project
Course Number
NURS 5330
Course Name
Advanced Pathophysiology
Professor’s Name
John D. Chovan, James R. Cacchillo
Keywords
Strokes, Sinuses, Case Studies
Subject Categories
Cardiovascular Diseases | Medical Pathology | Nursing
Abstract
Cerebral venous sinus thrombosis (CVST) is an uncommon condition with incidence resulting in approximately 1-3 % of all strokes. Cerebral venous sinus thrombosis remains often unrecognized initially due to its vague manifestations of symptoms which range from isolated headaches to focal neurological signs and symptoms. CVST is slightly more common in women, particularly in the age group of 20 to 35, due to pregnancy, puerperium and oral contraceptive use (Stam, 2005).
Recommended Citation
DeLong, Meghan N., "Cerebral Venous Sinus Thrombosis (CVST)" (2014). Nursing Student Class Projects (Formerly MSN). 41.
https://digitalcommons.otterbein.edu/stu_msn/41