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is he a good doctor and do he know what he does?

and does the use of benzodiazepines, tramal and cymbalta make the risks bigger?

The second question might be one for Dr. Sclafani's thread, as he is a doctor. (You mean do the use of those drugs make the risk bigger when undergoing the procedure itself?)

And we'll wait for someone with experience with Dr. Vogl to respond to the first question! I have definitely heard the name. Do you know how to do a search? There's an option for this near the top of the page. Type in Vogl and you might find something.

I was treated by Prof Vogl last August. He is very experienced and respected IR. He was very conservative in his approach then, although I have heard that he is more aggressive recently. I do not think he is using stents for any ccsvi patients. I have also heard that many of the western european doctors are not finding as many azygous issues as other doctors--no idea why.

I am going to be retreated next week by Dr Sclafani because I really want ivus. Insurance isn't covering any of this for me. I'll be able to say more after next week. I had energy and cogfog improvements last time and some very transient motor improvements. I am hoping that ivus will show more.