Safety of pregnancy after cerebral venous thrombosis: A case-control study.

Background And Aims: Since pregnancy is considered one of the major risk factors of cerebral venous thrombosis (CVT), the safety of pregnancy in women of childbearing age and a previous history of CVT, is concerning in terms of prevention, family planning, and management. This study aims to estimate the prevalence of pregnancies among women of childbearing age with previous CVT, evaluate the pregnancy-associated risk of CVT recurrence, and explore the maternal and fetal outcomes among CVT women in comparison with pregnant women without a history of CVT.

Methods: A retrospective, case-control study was conducted at the Obstetrics Departments of King Fahad Medical City Hospital, Saudi Arabia.