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Arteriovenous malformation

Arteriovenous malformation

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Is an abnormal connection and proliferation of the connection of arteries and veins.

Dr. Steven Busuttil reviewed this

35 year experience in Surgery - Vascular

Is a type of:

Vascular conditions

How long it usually lasts:

Chronic (lasts years to lifelong)

How common it is:

Common
Baby
0-2
Preteen
6-13
Very common
Teenager
14-18
Very common
Young adult
19-40
Very common
Middle-aged adult
41-60
Very common

How it can usually be treated?

Can be cured with medical treatment

How is it usually diagnosed?

Requires diagnosis by a medical professional

Types of

Brain AVM
Condition
Renal arteriovenous malformation
Condition

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