What is CCSVI?

For those  following headlines and news in the world of multiple sclerosis, you will have become aware of the work of Italian physician Dr. Paolo Zamboni.

In 2008  he identified the presence of chronic cerebrospinal venous insufficiency (CCSVI) syndrome to be a reliable indicator of the development of multiple sclerosis.  Dr. Zamboni’s work suggests that treating patients for CCSVI has the potential of slowing or reversing the debilitating effects of Multiple Sclerosis. The treatment (coined “the Liberation Method”) is a simple procedure which unblocks restricted blood flow from the brain.

The CCSVI condition has been linked in clinical research to MS, and reported research appears to demonstrate that CCSVI strongly differentiates healthy individuals from MS sufferers.  In the Liberation Protocols
, two diagnostic procedures – a Doppler ultrasound of the neck and brain to detect the presence of blood reflux, followed by a venography (dye injection) to assess blood flow and possible stenosis – evaluates the need for treatment of CCSVI.

Find out more about CCSVI Protocols

Researchers believe the venous system in people with CCSVI is unable to evacuate blood from the central nervous system back to the heart due to a narrowing of the veins in the neck, chest and spine – a process called stenosis.  When blood flow encounters narrowed or blocked veins, it creates alternate blood vessels returning to the brain in an attempt to discharge the central nervous system blood. It is believed that blood breaches the walls of these collateral blood vessels leaving iron deposits in the adjacent tissue.

Early Results

In an open study of 65 patients, Dr. Zamboni reported a lasting positive effect of angioplasty on MS patients with CSVI – with more than 70% of these patients not experiencing a recurrence of symptoms 2 years after receiving treatment.

These study results are transforming the current understanding of MS in the medical community. Hospital Angeles Tijuana is proud to be at the forefront of this advancement in medical treatment.

11 Responses to What is CCSVI?

  1. Ilia K. Ferrand says:

    Hello, my name is Ilia, I’m 49 years old and 4 years ago I was diagnosed with MS. I have been tested for the MS for the past 10 years, because I had the symtoms, but my MRI, showed no leitions in my spine and my myelin was fine. They did find out that I had Spinal Stenosis, until 4 years, ago that I started having problems with fecal incontinence and bladder problems, as a fact I have a permanent catherer. I also, had visual and walking problems. I moved to Ft. Lauderdale, Florida and get treated in the Cleveland Clinic, with good neurologist, Proctologist and Urologist. My question is do you offer treatment, for PRMS? and is your facility accept medical plans from the US, or does it have to be paid cash?

    • CCSVI Mexico says:

      Hi Ilia,

      Thank you for sharing your story with us. At Angeles hospital we do accept medical plans from the US as payment.

      I would advise you to speak to a case manager regarding specific treatment details for Primary Progressive Multiple Sclerosis.

      You can do this by calling us on 1-866-668-9263. Or you can fill in the contact form
      on the CCSVI website.

      All the best,
      Roisin

    • sandy lauria says:

      Hi Lilia,
      Please call me so I can go over the details with you! We can help you feel better in no time!
      Sandy Lauria RN,BSN,CLNC
      Senior Case Manager/RN Coordinator
      CCSVI Program
      Angeles Health International
      sandy.lauria@angeleshealth.com
      925-324-6524

  2. Rafael Lopez says:

    Hola. Mi esposa fue diagnosticada con EM hace 4 años. Se recupero de su primer recaida en 6 meses y de ahi todo volvio a la normalidada. Hace año y medio le redujeron la frecuencia del medicamento (interferon beta 1b de 8,000,000) a dos veces por semana y desde mayo tuvo otra recaida. Al parecer hubo otro progreso de la enfermedad.

    Buscando en internet una direccion del hospital angeles en Mexico DF di con esta pagina. Mis preguntas son: Esto también lo hacen en Angeles de DF? Cual es el costo? Es un tratamiento valido para las aseguradoras médicas o es experimental?

    Saludos y gracias de antemano.

    • CCSVI Mexico says:

      Hola y gracias por tu pregunta. Nuestro tratamiento CCSVI se lleva a cabo en Tijuana. Algunas compañías de seguro médico puede ayudarle con el tratamiento CCSVI, pero no todos lo hacen esto por lo que tendría que consultar con su provider.We seguro deseamos a usted ya su esposa todo lo mejor.

    • CCSVI Mexico says:

      Tratamientos CCSVI un costo de $ 9,000 USD.

  3. Clinton Bender says:

    I first went the mayo Clinic in 1982. No mri’s at that time. First definit diagnosis in 1994 at the Rocky Mountain MS hospital/clinic. i can’t walk so i get around with a scoter. I have trouble with constipation, I have to use a cathiter all the time.
    Will CCSVI work for me?

  4. Celi says:

    After having this procedure done do I still have to take the medication

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