When Postpartum Headache Is More Than Migraine – National Blood Clot Alliance
National Blood Clot Alliance shared a post on LinkedIn:
“Postpartum CVST: a case worth remembering
A patient presented two weeks postpartum with a headache initially characterized as consistent with migraine – later found to be cerebral venous sinus thrombosis (CVST) with concurrent deep vein thrombosis, and near-complete occlusion visualized on imaging.
The postpartum period carries a significantly increased risk of venous thromboembolism.
Risk is highest immediately following childbirth – reaching approximately 100-fold above baseline during the first postpartum week – and remains elevated for up to 12 weeks after delivery.
CVST remains a rare but important diagnosis to consider in this population.
Its presentation – including persistent or progressively worsening headache, sometimes accompanied by neurological symptoms – can overlap with more common causes of postpartum headache, including migraine, tension-type headache and post-dural puncture headache.
For clinicians evaluating postpartum patients with atypical, persistent or refractory headache, recognizing red flags and considering appropriate imaging can be critical to timely diagnosis and improved outcomes.”
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