What is CCSVI Scanning and Endovascular Angioplasty (Liberation Treatment)?
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TYPES:Generic: CCSVI Chronic Cerebro-Spinal Venous Insufficiency Therapy
The Liberation Treatment involves threading wires through the veins that drain blood from the brain in patients with Chronic Cerebrospinal Venous Insufficiency (CCSVI). When a narrowing is found, a balloon is inserted and inflated. The pressure of the balloon usually opens the narrowed vein.
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How do members experience CCSVI Scanning and Endovascular Angioplasty (Liberation Treatment)?
Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Multiple sclerosis | 24 | 7 | |
| Chronic cerebrospinal venous insufficiency | 21 | 14 | |
| Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis | 1 | 1 | |
| Fatigue | 1 | 1 | |
| Stiffness/spasticity | 1 | 1 |
Common side effects
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Headaches | 1 | |
| Inguinodynia | 1 | |
| Pain | 1 | |
| Pain in lower back | 1 |
Side effect severity
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 0 | |
| Moderate | 1 | |
| Mild | 3 | |
| None | 21 |
Member evaluations
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jennikb
evaluated on Dec 21, 2010
- Perceived effectiveness for chronic cerebrospinal venous insufficiency: Moderate
- Side effects: None
egbokmom
evaluated on Aug 18, 2010
- Perceived effectiveness for chronic cerebrospinal venous insufficiency: Major
- Side effects: Mild
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