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When Postpartum Headache Is More Than Migraine – National Blood Clot Alliance
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Aug 28, 2026, 10:31

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.”

Proceed to the video attached to the post.

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