Contact us details Potential protocols

This section provides a list of potential sequences that can be used to collect data on arteries, veins, flow and iron content in the body for the CCSVI/SWI study.

The radiologist will know how to run the following scans:

  • a 2D time-of-flight MRV through the head and neck down to the subclavian

  • a time resolved MRA/MRV of the head and neck coronally to the aortic arch

  • flow quantification through the straight sinus, the jugular (upper and lower) and coronally through the jugular/subclavian and brachiocephalic veins in one plane, to check for reflux flow and slow flow

  • SWI if available to check for the small venous structures and iron content


    • PLEASE NOTE THAT ALTHOUGH THESE PROTOCOLS COME FROM A SIEMENS SCANNER THEY ARE VALID FOR ALL MANUFACTURERS SYSTEMS

    General scanning procedure for any MR system and any field strength
    Scanning protocol

    Siemens 1.5T:
    MRI Protocol for MS study for 1.5T Siemens Sonata
    SIEMENS MAGNETOM Sonata CP head coil
    SIEMENS MAGNETOM Sonata 8 channel coil
    1.5T 8 CH NECK DICOM
    1.5T DICOM CP COIL

    Siemens 3T:
    Scanning Procedure
    MS Protocol
    SIEMENS MAGNETOM Verio Syngo MR B15V
    3T DICOM