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PROFILE OF PATIENTS HOSPITALIZED FOR VENOUS THROMBOSIS CEREBRAL IN NORTHEASTERN BRAZIL

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INTRODUCTION: Cerebral venous thrombosis (CVT) is a rare disorder and presents a high risk of morbidity and mortality. The signs and symptoms can be diverse, which makes this condition a diagnostic challenge. OBJECTIVE: to characterize the clinical and epidemiological profile of patients diagnosed with cerebral venous thrombosis at a University Hospital in Teresina. METHODS: This is a retrospective, cross-sectional and descriptive study, carried out through the evaluation of electronic medical records of patients admitted to the Neurology Service of a University Hospital in Teresina/PI, from May to July 2021. RESULTS: The sample consisted of 13 medical records. Most CVT patients were female (69.2%), with a mean age of 39.2 years. Headache (92%) was the most common clinical manifestation. The use of oral contraceptives was the risk factor most associated with CVT, with 46%. The mean length of stay observed was 18.1 days. CONCLUSION: Despite being a potentially serious disease, no death was observed in the study population, which may be linked to adequate diagnosis and timely treatment, capable of reflecting on the successful outcome of patients with CVT.