Multi-center Registry for CCSVI Testing and Treatment

Multi-center Registry for CCSVI Testing and Treatment

Patients suspected of CCSVI (chronic cerebrospinal venous insufficiency) may be tested and if appropriate treated with catheter venoplasty by an interventional radiologist in their local community who has been credentialled either by the local hospital's IRB or a national IRB if the procedure is done in an outpatient facility. Catheter angioplasty is a long-established and accepted medical procedure, patients' insurance should but may not cover the testing or treatment.

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Inclusion Criteria:

Referral by patients primary treating physician for suspected CCSVI

Exclusion Criteria:

Abnormal kidney function Allergy to either or both of the imaging contrast agents Pacemaker or other implantable device Ferrous metal in or on the body Claustrophobia Pregnancy

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