🧠 What Is an AVM? (Arteriovenous Malformation) An AVM is a rare tangle of abnormal blood vessels that directly connect arteries 🩸 to veins — skipping the tiny capillaries that normally slow blood flow. This can create high pressure inside fragile vessels, making them prone to rupture and bleeding in the brain (hemorrhage) 💥 — which can be life-threatening. ⸻ ⚠️ Symptoms to Watch For: • Sudden, severe headache (worst ever) • Seizures 🌀 • Vision problems 👁️ • Weakness, numbness, or paralysis

Case Study 199: Arteriovenous Malformations (AVMs) An Arteriovenous Malformation (AVM) is a rare, tangled web of arteries and veins that connect abnormally, bypassing the normal capillary system. This causes high-pressure arterial blood to flow directly into fragile veins which were never designed to handle that stress. Over time, this can lead to: ⚠️ Micro-bleeds (tiny, often silent leaks) ⚠️ Seizures or headaches ⚠️ Stroke or hemorrhage if rupture occurs AVMs are often congenital, meaning peop