Pulmonary Arteriovenous Malformation (PAVM)
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View Main Condition: Arteriovenous Malformation

What is the definition of Pulmonary Arteriovenous Malformation (PAVM)?
A pulmonary arteriovenous malformation is when an abnormal opening develops between arteries and veins in the lung. This abnormal connection between arteries and veins can change the way blood flows in the lungs, among other complications.
What are the symptoms of Pulmonary Arteriovenous Malformation (PAVM)?
Symptoms of pulmonary arteriovenous malformations depend on their location. Some individuals with pulmonary arteriovenous malformations may not have any symptoms. Symptoms of pulmonary arterial malformation can include shortness of breath, especially on exertion; bleeding into the lung; coughing up blood; anemia; abnormal heart rhythms; chest pain; blood clots; stroke; and brain abscesses.
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What are the current treatments for Pulmonary Arteriovenous Malformation (PAVM)?
Treatment for pulmonary arteriovenous malformations may include antibiotics, iron replacement therapy, transcatheter coil embolization, and surgery.
Who are the top Pulmonary Arteriovenous Malformation (PAVM) Local Doctors?
Elite in Pulmonary Arteriovenous Malformation (PAVM)
Interventional Radiology | Radiology
Elite in Pulmonary Arteriovenous Malformation (PAVM)
Interventional Radiology | Radiology
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JH Radiology-Interventional Rad

1800 Orleans Street, 
Baltimore, MD 
Languages Spoken:
English
Accepting New Patients

Christopher Bailey is a Radiologist and an Interventional Radiologist practicing medicine in Baltimore, Maryland. Dr. Bailey is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pulmonary Arteriovenous Malformation (PAVM). He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pulmonary Arteriovenous Malformation (PAVM), Pulmonary Arteriovenous Fistula, Arteriovenous Malformation, Vertebroplasty, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Bailey is currently accepting new patients.

Elite in Pulmonary Arteriovenous Malformation (PAVM)
Interventional Radiology
Elite in Pulmonary Arteriovenous Malformation (PAVM)
Interventional Radiology
Referral may be required

Johns Hopkins University

6201 Greenleigh Ave, 
Middle River, MD 
Languages Spoken:
English
Offers Telehealth

Dr. Clifford Weiss is a Professor of Radiology and Radiological Science. He also holds appointments in Surgery and Biomedical Engineering. Additionally, he serves as Medical Director of the Johns Hopkins Center for Bioengineering Innovation and Design (CBID), the Director of the Johns Hopkins HHT Center of Excellence as well as Director of the Johns Hopkins Vascular Anomalies Center. Dr. Weiss' clinical focus lies in vascular and interventional radiology with a particular focus on the diagnosis and treatment of vascular malformations. This includes venous and lymphatic malformations, arteriovenous malformations, pulmonary arteriovenous malformations and Hereditary Hemorrhagic Telangiectasia (HHT) and varicoceles. Dr. Weiss also is a pioneer in the use of MRI for interventional guidance (iMRI), especially for the treatment of vascular malformations. Dr. Weiss' research focuses primarily on the preclinical and clinical development of Bariatric Embolization, a new endovascular procedure designed to help fight obesity, and on the development of new embolic therapies and devices. Dr. Weiss is the Deputy Editor of Interventional Content for the journal Radiology. Dr. Weiss received his B.A. from Dartmouth College in 1995, his M.D. from the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine in 2001. He completed an internship in internal medicine on the Osler Service in 2002, his residency in Diagnostic Radiology in 2007, and a Fellowship in Vascular and Interventional radiology in 2008, all at The Johns Hopkins Hospital. He is a Fellow both of the Society of Interventional Radiology (SIR) and of Cardiovascular and Interventional Radiological Society of Europe (CIRSE). Dr. Weiss is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pulmonary Arteriovenous Malformation (PAVM). He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pulmonary Arteriovenous Malformation (PAVM), Pulmonary Arteriovenous Fistula, Arteriovenous Malformation, Liver Embolization, and Embolectomy. Dr. Weiss is board certified in American Board Of Radiology.

 
 
 
 
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Elite in Pulmonary Arteriovenous Malformation (PAVM)
Interventional Radiology
Elite in Pulmonary Arteriovenous Malformation (PAVM)
Interventional Radiology
Referral may be required

Penn Interventional Radiology HUP

3400 Spruce Street, Ground Dulles, 
Philadelphia, PA 
Languages Spoken:
English
Accepting New Patients

Scott Trerotola is an Interventional Radiologist practicing medicine in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Trerotola is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pulmonary Arteriovenous Malformation (PAVM). He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pulmonary Arteriovenous Malformation (PAVM), Arteriovenous Malformation, Pulmonary Arteriovenous Fistula, Angioplasty, and Thrombectomy. Dr. Trerotola is board certified in Radiology/IR And Diag (AMA). Dr. Trerotola is currently accepting new patients.

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Prevalence, Pathogenesis, and Prognosis of Pulmonary Hypertension in Dialysis Patients

Summary: This prospective multicenter longitudinal study aims to investigate the prevalence, pathogenesis, and prognosis of pulmonary hypertension in patients with end-stage renal disease undergoing chronic hemodialysis. The research seeks to identify specific clinical factors and biomarkers like angiopoietin-2 that contribute to the development of this condition, while evaluating the prognostic value of r...

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Pulmonary Embolism and Right-to-Left Shunts

Summary: Every fetus has a small hole in their heart, called a foramen ovale when they are developing in the womb. For most people this hole closes shortly after birth, but it doesn't close completely in 1 out of every 4 people. This is called a patent foramen ovale, or PFO. In people with a PFO it is possible for a blood clot in a vein to enter the heart, pass through the opening, and then go into an arte...