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Dr. Harase spent his junior and senior high school years in Finland and the U.S. After graduating from the University of Washington (Bachelor of Science, Molecular and Cellular Biology), he worked for Apple Japan Inc. before entering the University of the Ryukyus School of Medicine. He completed his residency at Okinawa Prefectural Chubu Hospital, where he received the Best Resident Award in 2016 and 2017. In 2021, he joined the Department of Cerebrovascular Medicine at the National Cerebral and Cardiovascular Center, specializing in hyperacute stroke.
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Content updated on Sep 20, 2022
What is cerebral venous sinus thrombus?
Cerebral venous sinus thrombosis (CVST) is a type of stroke which occurs when a blood clot forms in the brain's venous channels. This prevents blood from draining out of the brain. As a result, blood cells may break and leak blood into the brain tissues.
Symptoms of cerebral venous sinus thrombus
Headache
Weakness in arms or legs
Seizure
Pain over the back of my head
Nausea or vomiting
Weakness on one side of the body
Double vision
Pain over the temples
Questions your doctor may ask to check for cerebral venous sinus thrombus
Your doctor may ask these questions to diagnose cerebral venous sinus thrombus
Do you have headaches or does your head feel heavy?
Do you feel any weakness in your arms or legs?
Have you had a seizure?
Do you have pain behind your head?
Do you have nausea or vomiting?
Treatment for cerebral venous sinus thrombus
Anticoagulants or blood thinners are used to treat CVST to prevent new blood clots from forming. Antiseizure medication are given if seizures are present. Antibiotics are given if infection is present.
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Reviewed By:
Maxwell J. Nanes, DO (Emergency department)
Dr Nanes received a doctorate from the Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine and went on to complete a residency in emergency medicine at the Medical College of Wisconsin. There he trained at Froedtert Hospital and Children's Hospital of Wisconsin in the practice of adult and pediatric emergency medicine. He was a chief resident and received numerous awards for teaching excellence during his time there. | | After residency he took a job at a community hospital where he and his colleagues worked through the toughest days of the COVID-19 pandemic. |
Shohei Harase, MD (Neurology)
Dr. Harase spent his junior and senior high school years in Finland and the U.S. After graduating from the University of Washington (Bachelor of Science, Molecular and Cellular Biology), he worked for Apple Japan Inc. before entering the University of the Ryukyus School of Medicine. He completed his residency at Okinawa Prefectural Chubu Hospital, where he received the Best Resident Award in 2016 and 2017. In 2021, he joined the Department of Cerebrovascular Medicine at the National Cerebral and Cardiovascular Center, specializing in hyperacute stroke.
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