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Date: Wed, Mar 3, 2010 at 6:20 AM

Subject: [LDN_Users] Dying For CCSVI

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Stanford University Halts CCSVI Treatments After Two Serious Incidents

02 Mar 2010 - 2:00 PST

Researchers at Stanford University have halted treatments for chronic

cerebrospinal venous insufficiency (CCSVI) according February's

edition of the journal ls of Neurology.

The decision came after two people experienced serious side effects

following stenting of the jugular veins, a procedure thought to

correct CCSVI. One patient died from a brain haemorrhage following the

procedure in August and another required emergency open heart surgery

in November after a jugular vein stent dislodged into the right

ventricle of the heart.

Dr Dunn, associate director of Stanford's MS centre, called on

other neurologists to speak out about the potential " dangers " of the

unproven procedure: " If I can do anything to protect MS patients from

the potentially devastating effects of false hopes or the risks of

invasive and unproven treatment, I am happy to do so " .

The theory that CCSVI may play a role in causing MS was developed by

Italian Cardiovascular Surgeon Dr Paolo Zamboni and has resulted in

much debate and controversy. It has also sparked interest in many of

the 2.5 million people with MS world-wide as a potential cause of MS.

Dr Richert, executive vice president for research and clinical

programs at the National Multiple Sclerosis Society in the USA said,

" When dealing with a disease like MS, where we don't know the cause or

have many therapeutic options, it's important to think outside the

box. Dr Zamboni is doing this, but his techniques need to be

confirmed.

He went on to add, " All of the evidence today is preliminary. There is

not even enough evidence to say that obstruction of veins might be a

factor in MS, or to determine when this obstruction may occur in the

course of disease. "

MS Societies around the world have emphasised that new research

studies will be pivotal in determining the link between CCSVI and MS

before surgical procedures should be made available to treat CCSVI.

Researchers in Buffalo NY are investigating the prevalence of CCSVI in

people with MS. Dr Zivadinov, Director of the Buffalo

Neuroimmaging Analysis Centre and principle investigator of the

Buffalo says: " If we can prove our hypothesis, that cerebrospinal

venous insufficiency is the underlying cause of MS, it's going to

change the face of how we understand MS " , but he added that media

coverage of CCSVI so far has been premature and " unrealistic " .

Source

ls of Neurology

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