Modern outlooks on risk factors of cerebral venous thrombosis

The review presents the main risk factors for cerebral venous thrombosis (CVT). It outlines current understanding of their role in the pathogenesis of venous strokes. The purpose of the review is to systematize the CVT risk factors according to their effect on a particular component of the Virchow's triad. Pubmed and eLIBRARY, as well as publications and papers on the issue were considered to be the main sources. As a rule, CVT is a multifactorial disease, which is more typical for young people, more often women. However, it can also occur in children and elderly patients. Since CVT does not always have a specific onset, knowledge of risk factors can help in the early disease diagnostics. In comparison with arterial thrombosis, CVT prognosis is generally more favorable. However, the consequences of the disease remain in 1530 % of patients. The article presents the factors influencing CVT prognosis and outcome. It is considered, that such patients require timely detection and early diagnostics, as it will increase treatment efficacy, reduce after-effects and mortality.