Canadian patients are given the opportunity to undergo MRI, MRV and Doppler studies designed to detect the truncal venous malformations that cause CCSVI. Many public hospitals and other private facilities use 1.5 Tesla scanning technology. However, at False Creek Healthcare in Vancouver, a 3.0 Tesla MRI is used to increase the detection of inflammatory cerebral diseases, such as multiple sclerosis.
Choose False Creek Healthcare Centre with Confidence
- We are the first Medical Organization to offer CCSVI testing in Canada
- Superior technology – The only 3T MRI in B.C.
- Jenna Machala – Patient Liaison Consultation. Speak to someone who has first-hand experience of CCSVI
- Expertly trained technologists – Zamboni Method
- Our reports include a post analysis report from Dr. Haacke
- Dr. Mark Godley is a chairperson of the International Society for Neurovascular Disease
Learn more about the CCSVI Scan Program – MRI, Ultrasound, and Blood Flow Analysis.
For the latest developments about CCSVI please refer to our Facebook page.
14 Comments
Howdy:
I am 68 yr. old Calgarian and have had MS diagnosed since 1991. The only treatment seems to be CCSVI which is not available in Canada under our Health Care Plan. Do you know why?
I understand that there is an MRI and MRV doppler study available at your clinic. Can you fill me in on the details? Such as cost of treatment, waiting time, is it invasive,cost to get there and stay for whatever time it takes.
Happy trails to you,
Mel
I was planning to go to Mexico, even did airline arangements, but
now I see Canada is finllly allowing testing. Sign me up, when possible,
also stroke study.
It should be mentioned that our research is under much scrutiny & attack from elements that are trying to control the industry & the dialogue.We would ask you to have the independence of thought to see through their campaign of deceit. Regular research updates will be published on the Clinic website.
It is estimated that the failure rate of the “liberation therapy” may be 50% or higher, even through the most experienced surgeons in Poland & Albany. As more people receive the therapy there is growing concern amongst patients that the procedure needs to include a post-procedure protocol that is more effective than simply releasing the patient from the hospital within a day.
would you have a picture of your mri machine
Hello Merv, here’s a picture of the MRI.
http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=479962062531&set=a.325398907531.149431.325372602531
Its a shame that citizens of the greatest country on earth have to go to India or Costo Rico and pay large sums of money to have angioplasty done to open narrowing and blocked veins from CCSVI. What about those people that can,t make that long journey, what about them?
If you get approval for a research grant I am more than willing to participate in a study. I hope you get approval for funding for research.
Berni
I was wondering how one goes about having the tests done to find out if you have ccsvi? My mom has ms and has tried just about everything possible to slow down the progression. She doesn’t even know where to start with the CCSVI testing and it’s a bit much for her. We live in Victoria BC and would like to know if she could come for the testing? Is there a wait list? If so how long? How much does it cost?
Any info would be great!
Thanks
Jennifer
I would like to be considered as part of the research study as an MS patient – if I qualify.
I am seriously considering going to Mexico to have a doppler and then the procedure done.
I hope your clinic gets approval for the study. Now I will check out your facebook status.
If you are considering going to Mexico ensure they are doing the azygos vein. Not all locations are doing it. Dr. Zimboni has suggested the azygos vein needs more study as it could be responsible for the bulk of symptoms.
Good Luck!
I had the Dopplar Ultrasound and MRV done at the False Creek clinic a couple of weeks ago now. Does your clinic,in true private medical practise form, intend to start doing venoplasty anytime soon?
Hello Heather,
Yes, venoplasty is an option we would like to provide our patients. However, before making this step we are required to participate in a research study. At the moment we are trying to receive approval for a study of blood flow between MS and non MS subjects. For news on this subject please refer to our Facebook page. http://www.facebook.com/falsecreekcare
Debbie had her mrv-us July 19 2010 she would like to be contacted re:studies or trials as discussed on 650 am radio Aug 28 @11 am
Thank You