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Arteriovenous malformation - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Arteriovenous malformation or AVM is an abnormal connection between veins and arteries, usually congenital. This pathology is widely known because of its occurrence in the central nervous system, b...
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Cerebral arteriovenous malformation - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Cerebral arteriovenous malformation (AVM) is a malformed collection of blood vessels within the brain, characterized by tangle(s) of veins and arteries. While an arteriovenous malformation can occur ...
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The cause of cerebral arteriovenous malformation (AVM) is unknown. The condition occurs when arteries in the brain connect directly to nearby veins without having the normal vessels (capillaries) between them.
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Other symptoms that may occur include blue skin (cyanosis), clubbing of the fingers (enlargement of the tips of the fingers), and a murmur heard with a stethoscope placed over the malformation. ... Arteriovenous malformation - pulmonary...
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Learn about arteriovenous malformation (ATMs) causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment on MedicineNet.com ... Read more Arteriovenous Malformation related articles »...
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