Vascular malformations of the brain
A guide for patients and carers
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Contents
- Introduction
- What is a vascular malformation of the brain?
- Arteriovenous malformation (AVM)
- Cavernous malformation
- Venous malformation
- What tests will the doctors do?
- What are the symptoms of a vascular malformation?
- What are the risks for the future?
- How can vascular malformations be treated?
- What is embolisation?
- What is stereotactic radiosurgery?
- What is neurosurgery?
- What other treatments might I have?
- How will my life be affected?
- Other organisations that may be able to help
