What is CCSVI?
Chronic cerebrospinal venous insufficiency (CCSVI) is a term used to describe compromised flow of blood in the veins draining the central nervous system.
What do patients take to treat CCSVI and its symptoms?
Commonly prescribed and frequently used treatments
| Treatment name | Efficacy | Overall rating of side effects | # of Evaluations |
|---|---|---|---|
|
CCSVI Chronic Cerebro-Spinal Venous Insufficiency Therapy
(CCSVI Stents, Repeat of CCSVI, Balloon venoplasty for CCSVI, CCSVI Angioplasty)
|
16 | ||
| 1 |
These charts show data from CCSVI patients' latest treatment evaluations
Who has CCSVI at PatientsLikeMe?
- 62 patients have this condition
- 1 New patient joined this month
- 1 say CCSVI is their primary condition
| <20 | 20-29 | 30-39 | 40-49 | 50-59 | 60-69 | 70+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Age | ||||||
| Gender | |
| 63% | Females |
|---|---|
| 37% | Males |
| Age at first symptom | # of patients | Proportion |
|---|---|---|
| 0-19 yrs | 4 | |
| 20-29 yrs | 1 | |
| 30-39 yrs | 8 | |
| 40-49 yrs | 2 | |
| 50-59 yrs | 1 | |
| 60-69 yrs | 0 | |
| 70+ yrs | 0 |
| Diagnosis status | # of patients | Proportion |
|---|---|---|
| Diagnosed | 22 | |
| Not Officially Diagnosed | 2 |
These charts show data from CCSVI patients who have completed their condition history