Recurrent cerebral venous sinus thrombosis in a patient with increased factor VIII activity, increased lipoprotein (a) level and leukocytosis: a case report

Abstract

In this paper, we describe the case of recurrent cerebral venous sinus thrombosis in a patient with increased
factor VIII activity, lipoprotein (a) level, and leukocytosis. In addition, we discuss the diagnosis of
increased factor VIII activity in patients with cerebral venous thrombosis. With regard to therapy, studies
need to be done to establish the duration of therapy with phenprocoumon and the possible use of new oral
anticoagulant drugs (i.e., rivaroxaban and dabigatran) in first time and recurrent venous thrombosis.