CCSVI-examination via PrescanChronic cerebral spinal venous insufficiency |
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Click the image to enlarge | What is CCSVI Chronic cerebrospinal venous insufficiency (CCSVI) is a hypothetic syndrome in which the blood vessels, the venous system, is unable to efficiently drain the deoxygenated blood from the central nervous system. This is due to stenosis (narrowing) of the jugular vein and the azygos vein, or problems with the valves in the veins. A similar complex vascular connection was discovered by Paolo Zamboni, who had also reported the presence of CCSVI in people suffering from multiple sclerosis (MS patients). The examination at PrescanPrescan has, on basis of the many question asked by MS patients, made a study of the developments, the causes and the possibilities that Prescan has to offer. Beside this there has been intensive contact with MS patients and a number of test examinations were done with MS patients. Prescan works according to the protocols of Dr. Zamboni and Dr. Hacke.
The examination for CCSVI at Prescan consists of;
- MRV (Magnetic Resonance Venography) – using a contrast agent
- Echo Doppler / Duplex
The procedure at PrescanIf you want to have an examination via Prescan you can contact us via e-mail or phone. At Prescan there are no long waiting periods and you can be helped within a very short time.
The application procedure:- Medical intake by telephone
- Planning your appointment
- Confirmation of your appointment
In preparation: - Carefully read the information about confirmation
- Take your complete medical file with you, including previous MRI reports or pictures
The examinatio: - Preliminary consultation with the doctor
- MRV, with contrast agent:
Duration: 60 minutes - Echo Doppler / Duplex
Duration: 40 minutes - Final consultation with the doctor.
Including English speaking attendant.
Information about the use of a CT scan
Prescan does not offer a CT scan for the diagnosis, as it does not provide any extra advantages for the identification of CCSVI. Beside at this stage of the diagnosis it is not medically essential to undergo a CT scan, during which, you as client are unnecessarily exposed to X-rays. If indeed CCSVI is detected, then it certainly would be medically justifiable, within the scope of the treatment, to have a CT scan done.
Head of Radiology Department
Dr. med. K. Papke |
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The apparatus:
- Prescan carries out the MRV-examination with the latest 3.0 Tesla by Siemens.
After the examination: - The English or German report will be sent to you by post.
- If needed: Followed by a Dutch translation.
The clinic:
The examinations take place at our clinic in Düsseldorf.
This location is wheelchair friendly. Costs / ExpensesThe complete examination (MRV & Echo-Doppler), including English attendant, comes to a total of € 1200,-. A reimbursement is possible if you have a letter of referral for a MRV-scan and an Echo Doppler and your health insurance compensates examinations carried out in a foreign country. Always enquire about the possibilities at your health insurer. Prescan also offers the possibility of paying in instalments. Making an appointmentYou can make an appointment with us by e-mail or by telephone. Experiences
Prescan has made an in-depth study of the CCSVI matter. The doctor has spent much time in making a diagnosis and explaining it to us. The constrictions in my jugular vein that were so difficult to find (could not be pin-pointed in the Doppler pictures) were localized in the crystal clear MRI images by the doctor.
We also really appreciated the fact that a bilingual (Dutch and German) attendant was at our service. At times like that one needs someone who has complete command of the two languages and who can explain the nuances or translate that one German word that you just can not recall. Considering what was achieved in such a short time, I have complete confidence that Prescan will continue increasing in proficiency in the field of CCSVI scans.
- A. Willemsen |
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