A benign vascular lesion characterized by the presence of a complex network of communicating arterial and venous vascular structures
Symptoms of AVM (Arteriovenous malformation)
The following features are indicative of AVM (Arteriovenous malformation):
headache
epileptic seizures
muscle weakness
dizziness
paralysis
numbness
dysarthria
confusion
dementia
It is possible that AVM (Arteriovenous malformation) shows no physical symptoms and still is present in a patient.
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Common Causes of AVM (Arteriovenous malformation)
The following are the most common causes of AVM (Arteriovenous malformation):
autosomal dominant diseases
hereditary hemorrhagic telangiectasia
Risk Factors for AVM (Arteriovenous malformation)
The following factors may increase the likelihood of AVM (Arteriovenous malformation):
smoking
haemorrhagic conditions
Prevention of AVM (Arteriovenous malformation)
No, it is not possible to prevent AVM (Arteriovenous malformation).
autoimmune disorder
Occurrence of AVM (Arteriovenous malformation)
Number of Cases
The following are the number of AVM (Arteriovenous malformation) cases seen each year worldwide:
Not common between 50K - 500K cases
Common Age Group
AVM (Arteriovenous malformation) most commonly occurs in the following age group:
Aged between 35-50 years
Common Gender
AVM (Arteriovenous malformation) can occur in any gender.
Lab Tests and Procedures for Diagnosis of AVM (Arteriovenous malformation)
The following lab tests and procedures are used to detect AVM (Arteriovenous malformation):
Computed tomography (CT) brain scan: To detect brain arteriovenous malformations
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) brain scan: To detect brain arteriovenous malformations
Cerebral angiogram: To view the pictures of all the blood vessels in the brain and to identify the type of arteriovenous malformations
Doctor for Diagnosis of AVM (Arteriovenous malformation)
Patients should visit the following specialists if they have symptoms of AVM (Arteriovenous malformation):
Vascular neurosurgeons
Radiation therapists
Interventional neuroradiologists
Neurosurgeons
Endovascular neurosurgeons
Stroke neurologists
Neuroradiologists
Complications of AVM (Arteriovenous malformation) if untreated
Yes, AVM (Arteriovenous malformation) causes complications if it is not treated. Below is the list of complications and problems that may arise if AVM (Arteriovenous malformation) is left untreated:
hemorrhage
Procedures for Treatment of AVM (Arteriovenous malformation)
The following procedures are used to treat AVM (Arteriovenous malformation):
Microsurgical resection: To remove the arteriovenous malformation
Radiosurgery: Closes the vessels in the lesion
Self-care for AVM (Arteriovenous malformation)
The following self-care actions or lifestyle changes may help in the treatment or management of AVM (Arteriovenous malformation):
Education: Learn enough about arteriovenous malformation to make informed decisions about self care
Alternative Medicine for Treatment of AVM (Arteriovenous malformation)
The following alternate medicine and therapies are known to help in the treatment or management of AVM (Arteriovenous malformation):
Embolization: To reduce the blood flow through the arteriovenous malformation
Patient Support for Treatment of AVM (Arteriovenous malformation)
The following actions may help AVM (Arteriovenous malformation) patients:
Keep close relationships with friends and family: Serves as emotional support
Learn enough about brain arteriovenous malformation to make informed decisions about self care: Makes more confident in making treatment decisions
Find someone to talk with: Joining the support group may also be helpful
Time for Treatment of AVM (Arteriovenous malformation)
While time-period of treatment for each patient may vary, below is the typical time-period for AVM (Arteriovenous malformation) to resolve if treated properly under an expert supervision:
More than 1 year
Last updated date
This page was last updated on 2/04/2019.
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