Arteriovenous Malformation - Cerebral
Alternate Names : AVM - Cerebral
DefinitionA cerebral arteriovenenous malformation is a disorder of the blood vessels in the brain, in which there is an abnormal connection between the arteries and the veins. It is a congenital disorder, which means it is present at birth.
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• Cerebral Angiography
• Cranial CT Scan
• EEG
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• Confusion
• Consciousness - Decreased
• Dizziness
• Drowsiness
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• Fatigue
• Headache
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