Care for Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation (AVM)

When the connection between the circulation in the arteries and veins is abnormal, arteriovenous malformation (AVM) may occur. Left untreated, an AVM can rupture and cause a hemorrhage—bleeding in your brain.

Diagnosis

Our experienced staff uses state-of-the-art equipment to diagnose cerebral arteriovenous malformation (AVM):

Cerebral Angiography

MRI Scans

Treatment

At Lehigh Valley Hospital and Health Network, our neurosurgeons have had extensive experience treating AVMs with the latest techniques, including:

Embolization

Stereotactic Radiosurgeryv

Need Help? Call 610-402-CARE (8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Monday-Friday) to talk to nurses and other experts who can help you find a neuroscience doctor and more.

This page last updated 4/21/08 07:01 PM

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