CBS News: Man says specialized care at Jackson Memorial Hospital saved his life after AVM rupture Man says specialized care at Jackson Memorial Hospital saved his life after AVM rupture KRDO: Man says specialized care at hospital saved his life after AVM rupture Man says specialized care at hospital saved his life after AVM rupture A brain arteriovenous malformation (AVM) is a tangle of blood vessels that creates irregular connections between arteries and veins in the brain. Arteries take oxygen-rich blood from the heart to the brain. Veins carry oxygen-depleted blood back to the lungs and heart.
A brain AVM disrupts this vital process. An arteriovenous malformation, also known as an AVM, is a tangle of blood vessels that creates irregular connections between arteries and veins. This disrupts blood flow and prevents tissues from receiving oxygen. An AVM can occur anywhere in the body, including in the brain.
avm rupture, Treatment Treatment of an arteriovenous malformation, also known as an AVM, depends on where it is found, your symptoms and the risks of treatment. Sometimes an AVM is monitored with regular imaging tests to watch for changes. Other AVMs require treatment. Living with brain AVM (arteriovenous malformation)? Connect with others like you for support and answers to your questions in the Stroke & Cerebrovascular Diseases support group on Mayo Clinic Connect, a patient community.
