Management of Brain Arteriovenous Malformations (bAVMs)
Published: June 22, 2017
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- Brain arteriovenous malformations (bAVMs) are uncommon vascular lesions that present with spontaneous intracranial hemorrhage (ICH), seizures or headache and typically in young adults.
- A large proportion of patients are diagnosed with incidental asymptomatic bAVMs after brain imaging is obtained for other reasons.
- This statement describes the current knowledge of the natural history and treatment of patients with ruptured and unruptured bAVMs, suggestions for managing them, and implications for future research.
Supporting Materials
- Commentary: Update on the Statement on Brain AVMs: Despite New Data, Questions Still Unanswered by Brian L. Hoh, MD, FACS, FAHA, FAANS
- Top Things to Know: Management of Brain Arteriovenous Malformations (bAVMs)
- Slide Set (PDF)