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The technician in Barrie told me that she had a way of checking that the azygous was open using the doppler ultrasound. I am a Dr Siskin patient and he couldn't find my azygous but Angela said I did have one and that I had bloodflow through it! That is something!! They check the vertebral veins (I ...

I considered going with them but didn't like that the ultrasound wouldn't be covered by insurance and I was waiting for Dr. Sclafani, who only became available a few months ago. But CCSVI Atlanta and the doctor to whom they refer (at least the one I know of) are on my 'recommend' list, for what tha...

But yes, catheter venogram beats ultrasound. Catheter venogram plus ivus beats them both.... Cece, bit of mixing different evaluations that are used for different purposes. Both the venogram and IVUS are used during the procedure. The IVUS augments the venogram by better evaluating the inner walls ...

The technician in Barrie told me that she had a way of checking that the azygous was open using the doppler ultrasound. I am a Dr Siskin patient and he couldn't find my azygous but Angela said I did have one and that I had bloodflow through it! Hooch, the azygos, as well as other veins in the chest...

I am not sure if this is true, but I heard it has to be on a the new Siemens Ultrasound Machine with special software, for the CCSVI protocol testing. Is this true? CD The Biosound Esaote equipment is what is used primarily. This company has been working closely with Dr. Zamboni's team for some tim...

Over on Facebook, it was mentioned that BNAC is certifying Yes, Dr. Zamboni began working with BNAC over a year ago to have a facility in North America that would train and certify sonographers in evaluating for CCSVI. The week long training is quite rigorous, even for an experienced vascular RVT.

Rokkit, First, thank you for clarifying the do's and dont's. We would be happy to periodically check in and respond to questions. Regarding the question of "Who is in charge?": CCSVI Atlanta is organized as a non-profit corporation that has also filed for 501(c)(3) status. There is an init...