Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation

When severe headaches, seizures, or sudden neurological symptoms appear, one of the possible causes is a cerebral arteriovenous malformation, reason enough to seek specialized care.

A cerebral AVM is an abnormal connection between arteries and veins within the brain, where blood passes directly without going through the usual network of small vessels, subjecting those vessels to unusual pressure.

Common symptoms: headaches, seizures, weakness or changes in vision and speech; in some cases it causes no symptoms until it is detected for another reason.

Which specialist treats it? Its study involves professionals of the nervous system and of the blood vessels, such as the vascular surgeon in coordination with the neurology area. Given sudden neurological symptoms, the safest step is to seek evaluation immediately.