There are two basic treatment methods, including inserting stents into a vascular system or applying balloon angioplasty which, according to Dr. Zamboni's theory, should stop or radically slow deterioration of the nervous system.
Angioplasty of the cervical venous system is performed using a local anesthetic. It is performed under x-ray control.
During the procedure, the patency (openness) of a treated vein is monitored by injecting the patient with a contrast medium, which allows for the level of the vein's constriction to be evaluated. Constriction of the jugular vein that impairs blood drainage from the brain can be expanded with a balloon catheter and/or stent.
The procedure starts at the femoral vein in the inguinal region. A slider is inserted behind the constriction through a special venal boot. A balloon catheter is then inserted through this guide. Inflation of this balloon causes widening of the venal constraint.
If balloon angioplasty does not expand the vein to an acceptable level, a stent – a steel frame that supports the venal walls - will instead be implemented.
To control the effectiveness of the procedure, a contrast medium is injected . The medium we use is of a coordinate valency type and therefore causes no major adverse effects.
After treatment patients will be asked to remain in a horizontal position for a minimum of 6 hours.
POST-TREATMENT
Following successful CCSVI treatment patients will be required to take anti-coagulants on a daily basis. We also recommend a follow-up visit to our CCSVI clinic - AMEDS within six months of treatment to assess the condition of the veins that were subjected to treatment.