Venous and Arterial Malformations
An arteriovenous malformation, or AVM, is something patients can be born with or acquired after a trauma or after a procedure.
Definition of an Arteriovenous Malformation
An arteriovenous malformation is an abnormal formation of a collection of arteries and veins.
The Anatomy of an Arteriovenous Malformation
Blood flows from arteries to very small capillaries where oxygen is delivered and then back to heart via veins. People should think of this as a long highway in a straight line. With an arteriovenous malformation, the “highway” can be twisted and contorted.
Causes of an Arteriovenous Malformation
An arteriovenous malformation can be something a patient is born with. It can be the function of trauma involving both arteries and veins. It can also occur after a procedure, such as angiography if both the artery and the vein are punctured simultaneously.
Symptoms of an Arteriovenous Malformation
An arteriovenous malformation will have different symptoms based on its exact location. Some patients will have bleeding such from those present in the colon. For other patients, they can have extremity swelling. Others still can develop heart failure from the excessive overload of blood to the heart.
Diagnosis of an Arteriovenous Malformation
If the physician suspects an AVM based on the symptoms or physical exam findings imaging studies are usually used to confirm the diagnosis. Typical imaging could include angiograms, CT scans, and ultrasound.
Prevention of an AVM
There is no way to prevent the formation of an arteriovenous malformation.
Am I At Risk of an AVM?
AVMs are also more common in males. They can also be more common in colon in patients with aortic stenosis. Patients with certain genetic abnormalities or vascular syndromes may also be at risk of AVMs.
Treatment of an Arteriovenous Malformation
The treatment options for an arteriovenous malformation depend on size and location. AVMs of the colon can often be treated with coagulation during a colonoscopy. Some AVMs have to be surgically removed. Still, others can be treated with embolization. Your vascular surgeon will discuss treatment options based on size, location, symptoms, and overall patient health to individualize care.
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