Arteriovenous Malformations (AVMs)
Arteriovenous malformations (AVMs) are simply characterized by abnormal connections between arteries and veins, where the arterial blood is shunted to veins. Although arteriovenous malformations are present in neonates at birth, they often suddenly become obvious when the patient is older because of various stimuli such as trauma, pregnancy, or puberty. Progression may also occur following biopsy or surgical intervention (e.g., ligation, partial surgical excision)
SPINAL CORD AVM // AVM SUPPORT GROUP
Welcome to the AVM Support Group. Here you can find other AVM Survivors, support, information, and can ask the AVM group questions. Anyone with an AVM, your family members and friends are welcome too! I will do my best to inform you on AVMs, treatments, aftercare, and emotional support! If you would like to have something posted about AVMs, please send it to me and I will do my best to get it up for others. Thank you all so much for you wonderful support!
Jennifer Lynn
Hi my name is Jennifer Lynn. I have two beautiful girls. Kelsey my oldest just turned five years old. Kaleigh, my youngest is three years old. I was 23 years old when I had my spinal stroke. There are so many things I miss, and so much going on in my mind now. Why me of all people? Was I living my life right? So much still unanswered.
Arteriovenous Malformations (AVMs) Knowledge Base
Arteriovenous Malformations (AVMs) are simply characterized by abnormal connections between arteries and veins, where the arterial blood is shunted to veins. Although arteriovenous malformations are present in neonates at birth, they often suddenly become obvious when the patient is older because of various stimuli such as trauma, pregnancy, or puberty. Progression may also occur following biopsy or surgical intervention (e.g., ligation, partial surgical excision)