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What is the definition of Arteriovenous Malformation?
An arteriovenous malformation occurs when arteries and veins develop in ways that form a tangle. The tangled arteries and veins of arteriovenous malformations also form abnormal connections between them that impair normal blood flow and oxygenation to surrounding tissues. Arteriovenous malformations most commonly form in the brain or spinal cord but may also appear elsewhere in the body. Some types of arteriovenous malformations may resemble birthmarks called hemangiomas or port-wine stains. Arteriovenous malformations can rupture and cause bleeding.
What are the symptoms of Arteriovenous Malformation?
Arteriovenous malformations may not cause any initial symptoms and are often only discovered after they have ruptured or during an examination or imaging for another health concern. Symptoms of an arteriovenous malformation depend on where it is located. Symptoms may not appear until after the arteriovenous malformation has ruptured and caused bleeding. Symptoms of an arteriovenous malformation may include headache; nausea; dizziness; seizures; loss of neurological function; confusion; cognitive difficulties; learning or behavioral difficulties in children and teens; loss of consciousness; vision problems; buzzing sounds in the ears; speech difficulties or difficulty understanding language (aphasia); memory loss or dementia; hallucinations; weakened muscles; partial paralysis; facial paralysis; drooping eyelids; changes in sense of smell; difficulty with balance and walking; coldness in fingers and toes; and back pain. A particular type of arteriovenous malformation called a vein of Galen defect may cause symptoms at birth, including fluid on the brain (hydrocephalus); swollen scalp veins; seizures; failure to thrive; and congestive heart failure.
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What are the different types of Arteriovenous Malformation?

Common conditions include: Angiodysplasia of the Colon, Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation, Pulmonary Arteriovenous Malformation (PAVM)

What are the current treatments for Arteriovenous Malformation?
Treatment for arteriovenous malformation depends on its location and symptoms. Some arteriovenous malformations may be managed with a watch-and-wait approach and regular imaging. Arteriovenous malformations that have bled, are causing other symptoms, or that are in a part of the brain that can be safely treated may require surgery. Endovascular surgery is a minimally-invasive approach to treating arteriovenous malformations in which a catheter is inserted into an artery into which a substance such as a medical glue is injected, or a metal coil is placed, to stop or reduce blood. Stereotactic radiosurgery is also used with focused beams of radiation that stop the blood supply to the arteriovenous malformation. Sclerotherapy is when a liquid medicine is injected into the arteriovenous malformation to reduce its blood flow. Medications to manage the symptoms of arteriovenous malformations, such as seizures or headaches, may also be given.
Who are the top Arteriovenous Malformation Local Doctors?
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Dr. Michael T. Lawton
Neurosurgery | Neurology
Elite in Arteriovenous Malformation
Dr. Michael T. Lawton
Neurosurgery | Neurology
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Barrow Brain And Spine

2910 N 3rd Ave, 
Phoenix, AZ 
602-406-3181
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Michael Lawton is a Neurologist and a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Phoenix, Arizona. Dr. Lawton is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arteriovenous Malformation. He is also highly rated in 47 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Arteriovenous Malformation, Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation, Brain Aneurysm, Extracranial-Intracranial Bypass Surgery, and Cerebral Artery Bypass Surgery. Dr. Lawton is board certified in Neurosurgery-American Board Of Neurological Surgery. Dr. Lawton is currently accepting new patients.

Elite in Arteriovenous Malformation
Elite in Arteriovenous Malformation
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Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center

110 Francis Street, Lowry Suite 3B, 
Boston, MA 
617-632-7246
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Christopher Ogilvy is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Ogilvy is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arteriovenous Malformation. He is also highly rated in 22 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Brain Aneurysm, Arteriovenous Malformation, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Craniectomy, and Endovascular Embolization. Dr. Ogilvy is board certified in American Board Of Neurological Surgery.

 
 
 
 
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Elite in Arteriovenous Malformation
Dr. Ali Shaibani
Neuroradiology | Radiology
Elite in Arteriovenous Malformation
Dr. Ali Shaibani
Neuroradiology | Radiology
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Endeavor Health Medical Group

880 W. Central Rd., Suite 4100, 
Arlington Heights, IL 
847-618-5879
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Ali Shaibani is a Radiologist and a Neuroradiologist practicing medicine in Arlington Heights, Illinois. Dr. Shaibani is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arteriovenous Malformation. He is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Arteriovenous Malformation, Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation, Brain Aneurysm, Thrombectomy, and Stent Placement. Dr. Shaibani is board certified in American Board Of Radiology.

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What are the latest Arteriovenous Malformation Clinical Trials?
Induction in Sensitized Kidney Transplant Recipients Without Preexisting Donor-specific antiboDies: a Randomized Multicentre Trial Between a Lymphocyte Depleting and Basiliximab.
Induction in Sensitized Kidney Transplant Recipients Without Preexisting Donor-specific antiboDies: a Randomized Multicentre Trial Between a Lymphocyte Depleting and Basiliximab.
Enrollment Status: Recruiting
Publish Date: June 18, 2026
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Phase: Phase 3

Summary: Induction therapy decreases the rate of acute allograft rejection in kidney transplant recipients (KTRs) and is strongly recommended. Polyclonal lymphocyte-depleting antibodies and interleukin-2 receptor (IL2R) antagonists are therefore widely used around the world, with a leading position for rabbit anti-thymocyte globulin (rATG, Thymoglobulin®) and basiliximab (Simulect®), respectively. The actu...

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Multicenter Pivotal Study of the Velocity™ Percutaneous Arterio-Venous Fistula System
Multicenter Pivotal Study of the Velocity™ Percutaneous Arterio-Venous Fistula System
Enrollment Status: Recruiting
Publish Date: June 16, 2026
Intervention Type: Device
Study Phase: Not Applicable

Summary: This study will evaluate the Velocity Percutaneous Arteriovenous Fistula (pAVF) System, a new minimally invasive method for creating dialysis access. People with kidney failure often require dialysis, which depends on having a reliable arteriovenous fistula (AVF). Traditionally, AVFs are created with surgery, but surgery can involve incisions, longer recovery, and sometimes additional procedures b...

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