like kinks in a garden hose, so are the jugulars in my neck.
like kinks in a garden hose, so are the jugulars in my neck.
I had an MRV last week. I have the pics, but no report yet. The jugulars look like a helix. Is this considered CCSVI?
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Re: like kinks in a garden hose, so are the jugulars in my n
take care interpreting mrv. unless it is someone with much experience with ccsvi, interpretation can be faultyIHateMS wrote:I had an MRV last week. I have the pics, but no report yet. The jugulars look like a helix. Is this considered CCSVI?
How frustrating. Did the MRV follow the Haacke protocol? Did it extend far enough down to where the jugulars meet the subclavical vein (a common problem area)? Do the images look sharp or crappy? If what you describe as a helix is a bright area, then a twist that is darker, then a bright area, did they give any explanation for that? And how the heck did you get your neuro to order an MRV? 
Are you located anywhere near an IR who is testing and treating? A doppler is will show different things than the MRV, most particularly the reflux.

Are you located anywhere near an IR who is testing and treating? A doppler is will show different things than the MRV, most particularly the reflux.