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Changes are occurring in the multiple sclerosis community. The disease, which has always been considered autoimmune, may be related to vascular problems, in which circulation in the cerebrospinal system is impaired, thereby preventing the proper drainage of venous blood from the brain. This timely book includes a history of MS, an explanation of autoimmunity, and examines the recent research relating to this new theory of MS and how the venous model compares to the standard model of the disease. It also offers practical suggestions for people with MS who wish to seek evaluation and possible treatment under the new model, as well as a chapter detailing experiences of some people who have recently received treatment.

ISBN-13: 9780786460380

Media Type: Paperback

Publisher: McFarland & Company - Incorporated Publishers

Publication Date: 04-22-2011

Pages: 257

Product Dimensions: 5.90(w) x 8.90(h) x 0.70(d)

Age Range: 18 Years

Series: McFarland Health Topics

Marie A. Rhodes is a registered nurse and has MS. She was the second person treated for CCSVI in the U.S. She is on the volunteer patient board for CCSVI Alliance, a non profit organization working to advance understanding of this treatment. Elaine A. Moore has worked in hospital laboratories for more than 30 years, primarily in immunohematology and toxicology. She is a freelance medical writer and laboratory consultant. For more information, visit her website at www.elaine-moore.com. She lives in Sedalia, Colorado.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments vii

Foreword E. Mark Haacke 1

Preface-How to Use This Book 3

Introduction 5

1 The Politics of Change 9

2 Multiple Sclerosis: History and Epidemiology 31

3 The Immune System and Autoimmunity in MS 57

4 CCSVI Theory: MS as a Vascular Disease 82

5 Evidence of Venous Changes in Multiple Sclerosis 106

6 Endovascular Treatment: The "Liberation" Procedure 134

7 Patient Stories 167

8 Resources 188

Appendix: Understanding the Haacke Imaging Protocol Report 203

Glossary 213

References 223

Index 243