Objective: This prospective 5-year follow-up study assessed the relationship of variations in extracranial venous anatomy, indicative of chronic cerebrospinal venous insufficiency (CCSVI) on Doppler sonography, according to the International Society for Neurovascular Disease (ISNVD) proposed consensus criteria, with clinical outcomes and disease progression in MS patients.

Background: No longitudinal, long-term, follow-up studies have explored the association between presence and severity of variations in extracranial venous anatomy, and clinical outcomes in patients with multiple sclerosis (MS).

No association between variations in extracranial venous anatomy and clinical outcomes in multiple sclerosis patients over 5 years

Mancini Marcello;Caprio Maria Grazia;
2019

Abstract

Background: No longitudinal, long-term, follow-up studies have explored the association between presence and severity of variations in extracranial venous anatomy, and clinical outcomes in patients with multiple sclerosis (MS).
2019
Istituto di Biostrutture e Bioimmagini - IBB - Sede Napoli
Objective: This prospective 5-year follow-up study assessed the relationship of variations in extracranial venous anatomy, indicative of chronic cerebrospinal venous insufficiency (CCSVI) on Doppler sonography, according to the International Society for Neurovascular Disease (ISNVD) proposed consensus criteria, with clinical outcomes and disease progression in MS patients.
Multiple sclerosis
Extracranial
Variations in extracranial venous anatomy
CCSVI
Relapse rate
Disability progression
Longitudinal
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