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Oral Contraceptives And Cerebral Venous Thrombosis: Case Report And A Brief Review Of Literature, Mughis Sheerani, Mian Zainul Sajadeen Urfy
Oral Contraceptives And Cerebral Venous Thrombosis: Case Report And A Brief Review Of Literature, Mughis Sheerani, Mian Zainul Sajadeen Urfy
Section of Neurology
Cerebral venous thrombosis remains an important and sometimes an elusive cause of strokes. Oral contraceptives seem to have a strong causative association with this entity. We describe a case that highlights the importance of asking specific questions about oral contraceptive use in patients with strokes due to cerebral venous sinus thrombosis, especially, where the cause remains cryptic.
Prognostic Indicators In Cerebral Venous Sinus Thrombosis, Bilal Hameed, Nadir Ali Syed
Prognostic Indicators In Cerebral Venous Sinus Thrombosis, Bilal Hameed, Nadir Ali Syed
Section of Neurology
Cerebral venous sinus thrombosis (CVT) can affect all age groups, particularly women of childbearing age. Overall prognosis for survival and functional independence is better than it was believed. Mortality usually ranges from 6-15% and transtentorial herniation is the major cause of death. Approximately 80% of patients are functionally independent in the long term. Altered mental status and cerebral haemorrhage at presentation are the strongest predictors of death and disability. Patients with CVT related to pregnancy and puerperium generally do better than patients with other causes. Septic CVT carries a worse prognosis than aseptic CVT and of the latter, patients with …
Local Thrombolytic Treatment Of Cerebral Venous Thrombosis In Three Paediatric Patients, Mohammad Wasay, Rohit Bakshi, Alper Dai, Steve Roach
Local Thrombolytic Treatment Of Cerebral Venous Thrombosis In Three Paediatric Patients, Mohammad Wasay, Rohit Bakshi, Alper Dai, Steve Roach
Section of Neurology
There is increasing evidence that local thrombolysis can be used with relative safety and efficacy in adults with superior sagittal sinus thrombosis (SSST). However, little data is available on the use of local thrombolysis in children with SSST. We report three patients who received local thrombolysis for dural sinus thrombosis. Two patients received urokinase and one patient received urokinase followed by local TPA infusion. Recanalization was achieved in two patients.
Ms In Asian Countries, M Wasay, I A. Khatri, B Khealani, M Sheerani
Ms In Asian Countries, M Wasay, I A. Khatri, B Khealani, M Sheerani
Section of Neurology
This paper reviews all available English language literature on MS from Asian countries published between 1970 and 2005. Although limited data are available, the review reveals that western Asia--including the Middle East--has the highest prevalence of MS across the continent, and that MS in Asia largely resembles conventional MS in western countries. Opticospinal MS (a distinct clinical entity from conventional MS) is more common in eastern Asian regions. Larger epidemiological and genetic studies, with more complete ascertainment in various Asian populations, are needed so that we can understand the diversity of Asian MS.
Limb-Shaking Transient Ischemic Attacks: Case Report And Review Of Literature, Saad Ali, Muhib Alam Khan, Bhojo Khealani
Limb-Shaking Transient Ischemic Attacks: Case Report And Review Of Literature, Saad Ali, Muhib Alam Khan, Bhojo Khealani
Section of Neurology
Background: Limb shaking Transient Ischemic Attack is a rare manifestation of carotid-occlusive disease. The symptoms usually point towards a seizure like activity and misdiagnosed as focal seizures. On careful history the rhythmic seizure like activity reveals no Jacksonian march mainly precipitated by maneuvers which lead to carotid compression. We here present a case of an elderly gentleman who was initially worked up as suffering from epileptic discharge and then later on found to have carotid occlusion.CASE PRESENTATION: Elderly gentleman presented with symptoms of rhythmic jerky movements of the left arm and both the lower limbs. Clinical suspicion of focal epilepsy …