What is Balloon venoplasty for CCSVI?
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TYPES:Generic: CCSVI Chronic Cerebro-Spinal Venous Insufficiency Therapy
A balloon venoplasty is a procedure in which balloons are used to open the blockages in patients' jugular and azygous veins, blood vessels that drain the central nervous system.
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How do members experience Balloon venoplasty for CCSVI?
Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Multiple sclerosis | 12 | 12 | |
| Chronic cerebrospinal venous insufficiency | 4 | 1 | |
| Support circulatory health | 2 | 2 |
Common side effects
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Muscle soreness | 1 | |
| Neck pain | 1 | |
| Soreness in left side of neck | 1 | |
| Tightness in neck | 1 |
Side effect severity
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 0 | |
| Moderate | 1 | |
| Mild | 4 | |
| None | 7 |
Member evaluations
a-non-mouse
evaluated on Dec 06, 2010
- Perceived effectiveness for multiple sclerosis: None
- Side effects: None
Robinoco
evaluated on May 26, 2012
- Perceived effectiveness for multiple sclerosis: Major
- Side effects: Moderate
Irishb.com
evaluated on Jan 29, 2011
- Perceived effectiveness for multiple sclerosis: Major
- Side effects: None
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