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What is the definition of Congenital Arteriovenous Shunt?

A congenital arteriovenous shunt, also known as an arteriovenous (AV) fistula, is a rare condition that occurs when an infant is born with an abnormal opening between an artery and vein. A congenital arteriovenous shunt can appear anywhere in the body, especially the legs, the dura of the brain, the carotid or pulmonary artery, the heart, and the arteries and veins of the liver.

What are the symptoms of Congenital Arteriovenous Shunt?

Symptoms of a congenital arteriovenous shunt may not appear until later in life. A small congenital arteriovenous shunt may not cause any symptoms and may only need monitoring. Symptoms of a large congenital arteriovenous shunt depend on its location and may include fatigue, purplish, bulging veins that can be seen through the skin, bluish skin (cyanosis), clubbing of the fingers, coughing up blood, swelling of the arms or legs, low blood pressure, slow heart rate, heart failure, bleeding in the digestive tract, headache, neurological deficits, or seizures.

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What are the current treatments for Congenital Arteriovenous Shunt?

Treatment for congenital arteriovenous shunt depends on its size and location and may include ultrasound-guided compression, catheter embolization/endovascular repair (placement of a coil of stent to reroute blood flow), or surgery with the placement of a graft.

Who are the top Congenital Arteriovenous Shunt Local Doctors?

Advanced in Congenital Arteriovenous Shunt

Dr. Justin P. Mcwilliams

Interventional Radiology | Radiology

Advanced in Congenital Arteriovenous Shunt

Dr. Justin P. Mcwilliams

Interventional Radiology | Radiology

UCLA Radiology Medical Group

300 Ucla Medical Plz, Suite B130,

Los Angeles, CA

310-206-0456

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Justin Mcwilliams is an Interventional Radiologist and a Radiologist in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Mcwilliams is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Congenital Arteriovenous Shunt. His top areas of expertise are Pulmonary Arteriovenous Malformation (PAVM), Arteriovenous Malformation, Fibrolamellar Carcinoma, Prostatic Artery Embolization, and Liver Embolization.

Advanced in Congenital Arteriovenous Shunt

Dr. William S. Rilling

Interventional Radiology

Advanced in Congenital Arteriovenous Shunt

Dr. William S. Rilling

Interventional Radiology

The Medical College Of Wisconsin Inc

3212 Pleasant Valley Rd,

West Bend, WI

262-334-6165

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English

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William Rilling is an Interventional Radiologist in West Bend, Wisconsin. Dr. Rilling is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Congenital Arteriovenous Shunt. His top areas of expertise are Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Tongue Cancer, Fibrolamellar Carcinoma, Liver Embolization, and Pancreaticoduodenectomy. Dr. Rilling is currently accepting new patients.

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Advanced in Congenital Arteriovenous Shunt

Dr. John A. Morytko

Cardiology

Advanced in Congenital Arteriovenous Shunt

Dr. John A. Morytko

Cardiology

Baptist Health Medical Group Physicians LLC

3301 Overseas Hwy,

Marathon, FL

305-743-5533

Languages Spoken:

English, Spanish

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John Morytko is a Cardiologist in Marathon, Florida. Dr. Morytko is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Congenital Arteriovenous Shunt. His top areas of expertise are Pediatric Myocarditis, Atherosclerosis, Coronary Heart Disease, and Bicuspid Aortic Valve. Dr. Morytko is currently accepting new patients.