AVM Flashcards
1
Q
What is an AVM
A
A cluster of fistula vasculature in the brain
2
Q
Risk factors for AVMs
A
No none risk fractures
3
Q
Symptoms of AVM
A
Typically asymptomatic until rupture
Seizure, hemorrhagic stroke
4
Q
Diagnostic imaging for AVM
A
heat CT
MRI
5
Q
Surgical vs Medical management of AVMs
A
Surgical: Only done if accessible and risk for bleed, excised vs stereotactic radio surgery, vs embolism
Medical: anticonvulsants only if presenting with seizures
