Venous Sinus Occlusive Disease Treatment
Venous Sinus Occlusive Disease is an uncommon brain vascular condition where a blood clot forms inside the venous sinuses, affecting normal blood drainage from the brain. This can increase pressure and may lead to brain swelling, stroke, or bleeding.
Common Causes
- Blood clotting disorders
- Certain genetic clotting abnormalities
- Birth control pills
- Cancer-related clotting tendency
- Slow blood flow in brain veins
Symptoms
- Severe headache
- Vomiting or blurred vision
- Seizures
- Weakness or numbness
- Stroke-like symptoms
- Altered consciousness in severe cases
Treatment
- Anticoagulation medicines such as heparin
- Oral blood thinners when required
- Catheter-based clot dissolving therapy in severe cases
- Neuro-ICU monitoring for serious neurological symptoms
In selected patients, a microcatheter is guided near the clot and clot-dissolving medicine may be delivered directly.
Dr. Sukalyan Purkayastha provides advanced neurovascular care with precision diagnosis, minimally invasive treatment planning, and patient-focused recovery support.
FAQs
Venous Sinus Occlusive Disease is a condition where a blood clot forms inside the brain’s venous sinuses. These veins normally drain blood from the brain, and blockage can increase pressure inside the head.
Yes. If not treated on time, it can lead to brain swelling, stroke, bleeding in the brain, seizures, or serious neurological problems.
Common symptoms may include severe headache, vomiting, blurred vision, seizures, weakness, numbness, confusion, or stroke-like symptoms.