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Cerebral venous sinus thrombosis is a rare stroke type caused by blood clots in the brain's venous sinuses — often in young women. Highly treatable.
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Cerebral venous sinus thrombosis is a rare stroke type caused by blood clots in the brain's venous sinuses — often in young women. Highly treatable. Dr. Jitendra Prasad Yadav (NMC 8029, 15+ years of clinical experience) evaluates cerebral venous sinus thrombosis at Kathmandu Neurology Clinic & Cognitive Center, 117 Lal Durbar Marg, Kathmandu, Bagmati Province 44600, Nepal — evidence-based, medically reviewed.
CVST is a rare form of stroke caused by blood clots in the venous sinuses — the large veins draining blood from the brain. Unlike typical ischemic stroke, CVST affects the venous system and has different risk factors, symptoms and treatment. It is highly treatable and most patients recover well.
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Reviewed by Dr. Jitendra Prasad Yadav • Last reviewed: 2026-11-10
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Dr. Jitendra Prasad Yadav
Consultant Neurologist & Headache Specialist • MBBS, MD (Internal Medicine), FICN (Neurology), FCNV, FIHM • NMC 8029
This condition guide was medically reviewed by Dr. Jitendra Prasad Yadav.
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