New Study-710 pwMS, 86% have CCSVI

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New Study-710 pwMS, 86% have CCSVI

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link to complete paper: http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pd ... 11-132.pdf

Abstract
Background: Chronic cerebrospinal venous insufficiency (CCSVI) has recently been reported to be associated with multiple sclerosis (MS). However, its actual prevalence, possible association with specific MS phenotypes, and potential pathophysiological role are debated.

Method: We analysed the clinical data of 710 MS patients attending six centres (five Italian and one Canadian). All were submitted to venous Doppler sonography and diagnosed as having or not having CCSVI according to the criteria of Zamboni et al.

Results: Overall, CCSVI was diagnosed in 86% of the patients, but the frequency varied greatly between the centres. Even greater differences were found when considering singly the five diagnostic criteria proposed by Zamboni et al. Despite these differences, significant associations with clinical data were found, the most striking being age at disease onset (about five years greater in CCSVI-positive patients) and clinical severity (mean EDSS score about one point higher in CCSVI-positive patients). Patients with progressive MS were more likely to have CCSVI than those with relapsing-remitting MS.

Conclusion: The methods for diagnosing CCSVI need to be refined, as the between-centre differences, particularly in single criteria, were excessively high. Despite these discrepancies, the strong associations between CCSVI and MS phenotype suggest that the presence of CCSVI may favour a later development of MS in patients with a lower susceptibility to autoimmune diseases and may increase its severity.
Interesting that they contend that CCSVI is linked more to disease progression. We know from studying intraluminal malformations in Budd Chiari that it takes decades for these malformations to create hemodynamic changes that damage the liver. If we look at CCSVI as a chronic, progressive inflammatory disease that worsens over time, we can see why it is easier to pick up altered flow in those who are older, more debilitated, higher EDSS.

The key will come when we can see these intraluminal defects in young people--and catch the problem before disability accrues.
cheer
Husband dx RRMS 3/07
dx dual jugular vein stenosis (CCSVI) 4/09
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