Learn About Arteriovenous Malformation

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.
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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 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. Pascal M. Jabbour
Neurosurgery
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Jefferson Health

Jefferson Neurological Associates

909 Walnut St 
Philadelphia, PA 

Pascal Jabbour is a Neurosurgery expert in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Jabbour has been practicing medicine for over 24 years and is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Arteriovenous Malformation. He is also highly rated in 29 other conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Brain Aneurysm, Stroke, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, and Arteriovenous Malformation. He is licensed to treat patients in Pennsylvania and New Jersey. Jabbour is currently accepting new patients.

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Dr. Gary K. Steinberg
Neurosurgery
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Neurosurgery

Stanford Health Care

Moyamoya Center

213 Quarry Rd 
Palo Alto, CA 

Gary Steinberg is a Neurosurgery expert in Palo Alto, California. Steinberg has been practicing medicine for over 42 years and is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Arteriovenous Malformation. He is also highly rated in 22 other conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Moyamoya Disease, Stroke, Arteriovenous Malformation, and Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation. He is licensed to treat patients in California. Steinberg is currently accepting new patients.

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Dr. Stavropoula I. Tjoumakaris
Neurosurgery
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Neurosurgery

Jefferson Health

909 Walnut Street Office

909 Walnut St 
Philadelphia, PA 

Stavropoula Tjoumakaris is a Neurosurgery expert in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Tjoumakaris has been practicing medicine for over 19 years and is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Arteriovenous Malformation. She is also highly rated in 19 other conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Brain Aneurysm, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Stroke, and Arteriovenous Malformation. She is licensed to treat patients in Pennsylvania and New Jersey. Tjoumakaris is currently accepting new patients.

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What are the latest Arteriovenous Malformation Clinical Trials?
A Prospective, Multi-Center Clinical Study of the BD® WavelinQ™ EndoAVF System for the Creation of Arteriovenous (AV) Fistula in Patients Requiring Dialysis
Enrollment Status: Recruiting
Publish Date: 05/24/2022
Intervention Type: Device
Study Phase: Not Applicable
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Summary: A prospective, single-arm, multi-center post-market surveillance study of the BD® WavelinQ™ EndoAVF System for the Creation of Arteriovenous (AV) Fistula in Patients Requiring Dialysis.
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The Northern Ireland Haemodialysis Vascular Access Database
Enrollment Status: Recruiting
Publish Date: 04/21/2022
Intervention Type: Procedure
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Summary: This is database designed to explore clinical outcomes related to vascular assess in the population of Northern Ireland with CKD Stage 5 and End-stage Renal Failure.
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What are the Latest Advances for Arteriovenous Malformation?
Efficacy and Safety of Combined Endovascular Embolization and Stereotactic Radiosurgery for Patients with Intracranial Arteriovenous Malformations: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.
Condition: Intracranial Arteriovenous Malformations (IAVMs)
Journal: BioMed research international
Treatment Used: Combined Endovascular Embolization and Stereotactic Radiosurgery (SRS)
Number of Patients: 3454
Published: May 06, 2021
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Summary: Efficacy and Safety of Combined Endovascular Embolization and Stereotactic Radiosurgery for Patients with Intracranial Arteriovenous Malformations: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.
Effects of Preoperative Embolization on Spetzler-Martin Grade I and II Arteriovenous Malformations: A Propensity-Adjusted Analysis.
Condition: Spetzler-Martin Grade I and II Arteriovenous Malformations (AVMs)
Journal: Neurosurgery
Treatment Used: Preoperative Embolization
Number of Patients: 603
Published: January 04, 2022
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Summary: Effects of Preoperative Embolization on Spetzler-Martin Grade I and II Arteriovenous Malformations: A Propensity-Adjusted Analysis.
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Transvenous Embolization Technique for Brain Arteriovenous Malformations.
Condition: Brain Arteriovenous Malformations (AVMs)
Journal: Neurosurgery clinics of North America
Treatment Used: Transvenous Embolization
Number of Patients: 0
Published: March 29, 2022
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Summary: Transvenous Embolization Technique for Brain Arteriovenous Malformations.
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