Intracranial thrombosis

This study compares two methods for monitoring the blood thinner heparin in hospitalized patients with blood clots. One method uses a standard clotting test (PTT), while the other uses a newer test (anti-Xa). The goal is to see which method helps patients reach the right blood th…

Researchers are testing whether adding a stent retriever device to a suction-based clot removal technique works better than suction alone for people with a specific type of stroke clot. The trial enrolls adults who have a large blood vessel blockage in the brain and a clot that s…

This study tested whether an ultrasound of the optic nerve sheath (the lining around the nerve connecting the eye to the brain) can accurately detect dangerously high pressure inside the skull in children. Researchers measured the nerve sheath diameter in 230 children with brain …

This study looked at 232 people with cerebral venous thrombosis, a rare stroke that mainly affects young women. Researchers took blood samples at several time points to measure markers of clot formation and breakdown. They wanted to see if these markers relate to how the disease …

This study interviewed 15 children aged 12 to 21 who have bleeding or clotting disorders. Researchers asked about their quality of life, confidence in managing their condition, and how they view the care they receive. The goal is to better understand the real-life challenges thes…