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What is an arteriovenous malformation (avm), and is it hereditary?

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Dr. Seth Zeidman answered

Specializes in Neurosurgery

Can be: Arteriovenous malformation or avm is an abnormal connection between veins and arteries, usually congenital. Sometimes it is hereditary.

Answered 11/27/2014

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