Not all depression is depression

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Cerebral Venous Thrombosis (CVT) is often multi-factorial in aetiology

Which of the following is/are the risk factors associated with CVT?
- High oestrogen exposure
- Underlying thrombophilia (acquired or hereditary)
- Drugs (e.g. androgens, IV immunoglobulin)
- Mechanical injury to the sinuses or jugular veins (e.g. trauma, venous catheterisation, neurosurgical procedures)
- Covid-19
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In regard to investigations which one of the following statements is false?
- CTV (CT combined with venography) has a sensitivity of 95%.
- Findings on CTB include the “string sign”, the “dense triangle sign,” and the “empty delta sign”
- MRI (gradient echo T2 susceptibility weighted sequence with MR venography) avoids radiation exposure and problems with contrast allergy and nephropathy.
- A negative plain CT or MRI can rule out CVT.
- Catheter cerebral angiography can be useful in patients with inconclusive CTV or MRV in whom a clinical suspicion for CVT remains high.
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Which of the following statements is false regarding the management of patients diagnosed with Cerebral venous thrombosis?
- Presence of intracranial haemorrhage in conjunction with CVT is considered a contraindication for anticoagulation.
- The duration of anticoagulation is 3-6 months if provoked (modifiable risk factor).
- The duration of anticoagulation is 6-12 months if unprovoked.
- The duration of anticoagulation is indefinite if recurrent CVT, a persistent highly pro-thrombotic state or occurrence of other thrombotic complications (e.g. PE)
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Not all depression is depression

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