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Gal Gadot revealed that she was diagnosed with cerebral venous thrombosis (CVT) during her fourth pregnancy. Here's everything you need to know about this condition that causes blood clots in the brain.
Gal Gadot revealed that she was diagnosed with a blood clot in her brain during her fourth pregnancy.
Best known for her role as Wonder Woman, Gal Gadot welcomed her fourth daughter, Ori, earlier this year. The actress recently took to her social media account to share a heartfelt post where she revealed that welcoming her daughter into the world was not an easy job. She revealed that she was diagnosed with cerebral venous thrombosis (CVT), a rare but serious condition in which an individual forms a blood clot in the brain.
On her Instagram, Gal Gadot shared a photo from the hospital where she was breastfeeding Ori while she was in the hospital bed in her medical gown. She wrote: “In February, during my 8th month of pregnancy, I was diagnosed with a massive blood clot in my brain. For weeks, I had endured excruciating headaches that kept me in bed, until I finally underwent an MRI that revealed the terrifying truth. At one point, my family and I were faced with how fragile life can be. “It was a stark reminder of how quickly everything can change, and in the middle of a difficult year, all I wanted to do was hold on and live.”
Speaking about CVT, he continued: “Awareness matters. I had no idea that 3 in every 100,000 pregnant women over the age of 30 are diagnosed with CVT (develop a blood clot in the brain). It is very important to identify it early because it is treatable. While rare, it is a possibility, and knowing it exists is the first step in addressing it. Sharing this is not intended to scare anyone but to empower.”
What is cerebral venous thrombosis (CVT)?
Cerebral venous thrombosis (CVT) is a rare but serious condition that occurs when a blood clot (thrombosis) forms in the venous sinuses of the brain, which are responsible for draining blood from the brain. This clot can block normal blood flow, causing increased pressure inside the brain and possible damage to brain tissue.
What are your symptoms?
- Headache
- Seizures
- Vision problems
- Confusion or changes in mental status, such as difficulty concentrating.
- Nausea and vomiting
- Swelling or bulging of the fontanels.
How is it diagnosed and treated?
To diagnose CVT, doctors typically use MRI, CT scan, blood tests, and neurological exams. CVT can be treated with anticoagulant therapy, thrombolysis, and surgical intervention.
