{"id":3580,"date":"2024-03-23T13:17:10","date_gmt":"2024-03-23T13:17:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.raffaellopagani-ccsvi.it\/ccsvi-and-ehlers-danlos-syndrome-a-vascular-connection-to-explore\/"},"modified":"2025-04-27T23:08:11","modified_gmt":"2025-04-27T23:08:11","slug":"ccsvi-and-ehlers-danlos-syndrome","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.raffaellopagani-ccsvi.it\/en\/ccsvi-and-ehlers-danlos-syndrome\/","title":{"rendered":"CCSVI and Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome: A Vascular Connection to Explore"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"3580\" class=\"elementor elementor-3580 elementor-666\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-61d689d elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"61d689d\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-no\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-7ea8d25\" data-id=\"7ea8d25\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-805ce81 ht-first-letter elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"805ce81\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>In recent years, interest in CCSVI (Chronic Cerebrospinal Venous Insufficiency) has grown alongside increasing attention to Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS), particularly its vascular and hypermobile forms.<br>Although these conditions differ in origin and classification, they appear to share pathological mechanisms involving the vascular system and connective tissue. <\/p><p>In this article, we delve into the potential connection between CCSVI and EDS, examining common causes, related symptoms, and the diagnostic and therapeutic implications.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9a0a36b elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"9a0a36b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a9d7c67 elementor-widget elementor-widget-themeht-heading\" data-id=\"a9d7c67\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"themeht-heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\r\n        <div class=\"\">\r\n\r\n          <h3 class=\" \">\ud83d\udd0d What is CCSVI?\n<\/h3>       \r\n\r\n        <\/div>\r\n\r\n        \t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-83d1a78 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"83d1a78\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>CCSVI is a condition in which venous blood flow from the brain to the heart is obstructed.<br>This slowdown, which may be caused by congenital malformations or acquired compressions, leads to an accumulation of venous blood rich in waste products and carbon dioxide within the central nervous system. The consequences can be wide-ranging, including headaches, brain fog, fatigue, visual disturbances, and neurological impairments.  <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fc1e7f2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"fc1e7f2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a9ef350 elementor-widget elementor-widget-themeht-heading\" data-id=\"a9ef350\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"themeht-heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\r\n        <div class=\"\">\r\n\r\n          <h3 class=\" \">\ud83e\uddec What is Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome?\n\n<\/h3>       \r\n\r\n        <\/div>\r\n\r\n        \t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1747094 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1747094\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS) is a heterogeneous group of inherited connective tissue disorders.<br>The most well-known forms, such as hypermobile EDS (hEDS) and vascular EDS (vEDS), affect the stability and strength of tissues, including the walls of blood vessels. <\/p><p>People with EDS may experience:<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a94cbc9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-list_style\" data-id=\"a94cbc9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"list_style.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\r\n        <!-- Start rendering the output -->\r\n        \r\n                    \r\n                         \r\n                            <ul class=\"list-unstyled list-icon style3\">\r\n                          <li><i class=\"flaticon flaticon-check-mark\"><\/i> Ligamentous and joint laxity<\/li>\r\n                            <li><i class=\"flaticon flaticon-check-mark\"><\/i> Capillary fragility<\/li>\r\n                            <li><i class=\"flaticon flaticon-check-mark\"><\/i> Cardiovascular issues (ectasias, aneurysms, dissections)<\/li>\r\n                            <li><i class=\"flaticon flaticon-check-mark\"><\/i> Neurological symptoms such as brain fog, dizziness, orthostatic headache<\/li>\r\n                          <\/ul>\r\n                \r\n        <!-- End rendering the output -->\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n        \t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2688983 elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"2688983\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-88fdb2b elementor-widget elementor-widget-themeht-heading\" data-id=\"88fdb2b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"themeht-heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\r\n        <div class=\"\">\r\n\r\n          <h3 class=\"mb-0 \">\ud83d\udd17 What is the connection between CCSVI and EDS?\n<\/h3>       \r\n\r\n        <\/div>\r\n\r\n        \t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d9e94a1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"d9e94a1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Although CCSVI is classified as a vascular disorder of embryonic origin (involving congenital venous obstructions or acquired compressions), many patients with EDS\u2014particularly hEDS\u2014exhibit clinical presentations consistent with CCSVI.<\/p><p>Here are some possible connections:<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6670843 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"6670843\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>1. Vascular Fragility and Valve Dysfunction<\/strong><\/p><p>Patients with EDS often exhibit reduced vascular tone and resilience, which may contribute to:<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-01665c7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-list_style\" data-id=\"01665c7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"list_style.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\r\n        <!-- Start rendering the output -->\r\n        \r\n                    \r\n                             <ul class=\"list-unstyled list-icon style2\">\r\n                          <li><i class=\"flaticon flaticon-seen\"><\/i> Pathological venous reflux<\/li>\r\n                            <li><i class=\"flaticon flaticon-seen\"><\/i> Incompetent valves<\/li>\r\n                            <li><i class=\"flaticon flaticon-seen\"><\/i> Structural abnormalities in the jugular, brachiocephalic, or vertebral veins<\/li>\r\n                          <\/ul>\r\n                            \r\n            \r\n        <!-- End rendering the output -->\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n        \t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a002e62 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"a002e62\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>2. Venous Hypoplasia and Cervical Instability<\/strong><\/p><p>In individuals with EDS, cranio-cervical instability (CCI) and atlanto-axial subluxation are relatively common.<br>These conditions can cause external compression of the internal jugular veins, further impairing venous outflow. <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c005e3f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"c005e3f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>3. Overlapping Symptoms<\/strong><\/p><p>Both conditions may present with:<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-afe91d9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-list_style\" data-id=\"afe91d9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"list_style.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\r\n        <!-- Start rendering the output -->\r\n        \r\n                    \r\n                             <ul class=\"list-unstyled list-icon style2\">\r\n                          <li><i class=\"flaticon flaticon-seen\"><\/i> Orthostatic headache<\/li>\r\n                            <li><i class=\"flaticon flaticon-seen\"><\/i> Brain fog<\/li>\r\n                            <li><i class=\"flaticon flaticon-seen\"><\/i> Paresthesia<\/li>\r\n                            <li><i class=\"flaticon flaticon-seen\"><\/i> Visual disturbances<\/li>\r\n                            <li><i class=\"flaticon flaticon-seen\"><\/i> Chronic fatigue<\/li>\r\n                            <li><i class=\"flaticon flaticon-seen\"><\/i> Cognitive impairments<\/li>\r\n                          <\/ul>\r\n                            \r\n            \r\n        <!-- End rendering the output -->\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n        \t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-09430a8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-theme-blockquote\" data-id=\"09430a8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"theme-blockquote.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\r\n        <blockquote class=\"theme-blockquote\"><p>In patients with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome, a thorough evaluation of the venous system can reveal blood flow obstructions that, if properly identified and treated, can significantly improve quality of life<\/p><span><\/span>\r\n        <\/blockquote>\r\n\r\n        \t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6833f77 elementor-widget elementor-widget-themeht-heading\" data-id=\"6833f77\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"themeht-heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\r\n        <div class=\"\">\r\n\r\n          <h3 class=\" \">\ud83e\uddea Venous Diagnosis in Patients with EDS\n<\/h3>       \r\n\r\n        <\/div>\r\n\r\n        \t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-87c6f0b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"87c6f0b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The diagnosis of Chronic Cerebrospinal Venous Insufficiency (CCSVI) necessitates a multidisciplinary approach that accounts for the unique anatomical and functional characteristics of patients with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS).<\/p><p><strong>Intracranial and Extracranial Venous EcoColorDoppler:<\/strong> This non-invasive test allows for the assessment of blood flow in the veins of the neck and brain. It is crucial to perform the examination in both the supine and seated positions, as postural changes can significantly affect venous drainage \u2014 especially in the presence of the ligamentous instability typical of EDS. <\/p><p><strong>Venous Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRV) and Cranio-Cervical CT Scan:<\/strong> These advanced imaging tools allow for the visualization of potential compressions or structural abnormalities that may obstruct venous flow. In the context of EDS, where tissue fragility is more pronounced, identifying these alterations is crucial for an accurate diagnosis. <\/p><p><strong>Postural and Biomechanical Assessment:<\/strong> Analyzing a patient\u2019s posture and biomechanics helps identify dysfunctions that may contribute to venous compression. In patients with EDS, joint instability can lead to abnormal positioning that negatively affects venous drainage. <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1a32c2d elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"1a32c2d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fc958c7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-themeht-heading\" data-id=\"fc958c7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"themeht-heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\r\n        <div class=\"\">\r\n\r\n          <h3 class=\" \">\ud83e\ude7a Personalized Therapeutic Approaches<\/h3>       \r\n\r\n        <\/div>\r\n\r\n        \t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d6ce37b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"d6ce37b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The treatment of CCSVI in patients with EDS must be carefully personalized, taking into account the fragility of connective tissues and the patient\u2019s specific needs.<\/p><p><strong>Targeted Physiotherapy:<\/strong> Specialized physiotherapy programs can help reduce external compressions on the veins by improving posture and strengthening supporting muscles, without overloading fragile joints.<\/p><p><strong>Postural and Cranio-Cervical Therapies:<\/strong> Interventions focused on correcting posture and cranio-cervical alignment can help relieve venous compressions caused by skeletal misalignments, which are common in patients with EDS.<\/p><p><strong>Osteopathy and Manual Therapy:<\/strong> Gentle manual techniques can help improve joint mobility and reduce muscle tension, promoting better venous flow without causing trauma to delicate tissues.<\/p><p><strong>Selected Invasive Procedures:<\/strong> In specific cases and after thorough evaluation, procedures such as percutaneous transluminal angioplasty (PTA) or surgical interventions to correct significant venous anomalies may be considered. However, given the tissue fragility in patients with EDS, such interventions must be performed with extreme caution and only when absolutely necessary. <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b70de42 elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"b70de42\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-623ae27 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"623ae27\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The correlation between CCSVI and Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome highlights the importance of a personalized diagnostic and therapeutic approach. A thorough evaluation of the venous system, combined with considerations specific to EDS, can significantly improve patients&#8217; quality of life by offering targeted and safe solutions. <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c0370c9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"c0370c9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6b37c47 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"6b37c47\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>To further explore the topic and provide readers with reliable resources, here are some external links to include in the article:<\/p><ul><li><strong>The Ehlers-Danlos Society<\/strong> \u2013 An international organization dedicated to research and support for people living with EDS:<br><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a title=\"https:\/\/www.ehlers-danlos.com\u200b\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ehlers-danlos.com%E2%80%8B\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.ehlers-danlos.com\u200b<\/a><\/span><\/li><li><strong>GeneReviews \u2013 Vascular Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome<\/strong> \u2013 A clinical overview of the vascular form of EDS: <a title=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/books\/NBK1494\/\u200b\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/books\/NBK1494\/%E2%80%8B\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/books\/NBK1494\/<\/span>\u200b<\/a><\/li><li><strong>ClinicalTrials.gov<\/strong> \u2013 Study on Fundus Changes in Patients with a High Probability of CCSVI \u2013 An observational study exploring vascular alterations in patients with EDS and CCSVI: <a title=\"https:\/\/clinicaltrials.gov\/ct2\/show\/NCT01356134\u200b\" href=\"https:\/\/clinicaltrials.gov\/ct2\/show\/NCT01356134%E2%80%8B\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">https:\/\/clinicaltrials.gov\/ct2\/show\/NCT01356134\u200b<\/span><\/a><\/li><li><strong>PubMed Central \u2013 Craniocervical Instability in Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome<\/strong> \u2013 A systematic study on cranio-cervical instability in patients with EDS: <a title=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC9609512\/\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC9609512\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC9609512\/<\/span><\/a>\u200b<\/li><\/ul><p>These links offer additional information and relevant studies that can deepen readers\u2019 understanding of the connection between CCSVI and Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e2d3feb elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"e2d3feb\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-125b52c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"125b52c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>\ud83d\udcde Living with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome and experiencing symptoms suggestive of CCSVI?<br>\ud83d\udc49 Schedule a personalized evaluation with Dr. Pagani<\/p><p>For more information or to schedule a personalized evaluation, you can <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong><a title=\"contact dr. Pagani Raffaello\" href=\"https:\/\/www.raffaellopagani-ccsvi.it\/contatti-chirurgo-vascolare\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">contact my practice directly<\/a><\/strong><\/span>. 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