what is the definition or description of: arteriovenous malformation repair - brain?

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How do arteriovenous malformations damage the brain and spinal cord?

Answer 1

AVM repair-complex: Arteriovenous malformation (avm) of the brain is a complex "tangle" of arteries and veins. Treatment is complex and multispecialty. If the avm is small, one can consider radiosurgery (ie. Gamma knife), that leads to a high obliteration rate 2-3 years after treatment. If it is large, one would start with angiogram-embolization (blocking feeders with glue) followed by neurosurgery. Location is key.

Answer 2

Abnormal vasculature: These abnormal vessels have an increased risk of bleeding.They are treated by open surgery when they are excised, by embolizationby going through blood vessels or by a combination of both.Different methods depends on the size and or location in the brain.

Answer 3

No: A blow to the head can cause a concussion and also may cause serious bleeding which needs treatment. Brain tumors are accidents of cell division and not a consequence of trauma to the brain.

Answer 4

Discuss with: Your surgeon, you don't say how long ago the repair was which may make a difference in the answer.

Answer 5

Ask your surgeon: Varied rehab protocols, all that may be correct, exist between different surgeons. Generally early on, range of motion through a limited arc and isometric strengthening, followed by gradual progressive conditioning and strengthening and avoidance of forceful training for an extended period of time.

Answer 6

Physical Therapy: I suggest you be under the care of a orthopedist or sports rehab clinic. Achilles ruptures are difficult to rehab. You need professional care.

Answer 7

Smoking: Smoking is one of the risk factors for heart disease and stroke, if you have other risk factors such as hypertension, diabetes, your risk of heart disease and stroke is even higher, i would suggest you see your doctor for evealution.

Answer 8

Smoking: Smoking is one of the risk factors for heart disease and stroke, if you have other risk factors such as hypertension, diabetes, your risk of heart disease and stroke is even higher, i would suggest you see your doctor for evaluation.

Answer 9

Nicotine effect: Once you stop smoking, with time your body tends to forget how to manage the big amounts of nicotine he was used to when you were smoking. If you smoke again, the body needs to get rid of this but is unable to do it in a short period of time and the effects on heart and blood vessels are more noticeable. If you resume your habit these symptoms will become less noticeable.

Answer 10

The eyes: The optic nerves carry nerve fibers from the retina to the brain.

Answer 11

Optic nerve: The optic nerve carries visual information from the eyeball to the brain.

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