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Neurovascular surgeries are complex and require expert supervision to treat neurological conditions. Owing to the criticality involved, it is important to have experts that are highly experienced and capable of performing surgery on brain with complete precision. 

The Department of Neurology at Aayush Hospitals provides comprehensive neurological care, including diagnostic tests and treatments. With advanced facilities for neurology medicine and surgery our hospital is capable of performing complete diagnosis and treatment of neurological conditions. 

Our team includes neurologists, doctors, and nurses with years of expertise in the field. Moreover, our team provides a multidisciplinary approach to create customized and patient-centric treatment plan. 

Equipped with state-of-the-art infrastructure, Aayush Hospitals is one of the best hospitals in Gujarat for neurology. 

Procedures

 

Arteriovenous malformation (AVM) refers to an abnormal tangling of blood vessels similar to a bird’s nest. The tangled is made of arteries that normally provide blood to your brain and veins that drain blood from the brain tissues. The blood exchange takes place in your capillaries, where the smallest blood vessels of arteries and veins connect. 

In the case of AVM, the bridge connecting your arteries and veins is missing leading to a high flow of arterial blood directly into your veins. This high pressure can cause your veins to rupture and lead to bleeding in your brain. 

What are the Symptoms of AVM? 

If you have AVM, you may show symptoms, such as: 

  • Seizures. 

  • Headaches. 

  • Muscle weakness or paralysis. 

  • Numbness or tingling sensation. 

  • Nausea and vomiting. 

  • Dizziness. 

  • Back pain. 

  • Shortness of breath. 

  • Stroke. 

  • Brain damage. 

What are the Complications of AVM? 

If left untreated, an AVM can lead to: 

  • Brain stroke. 

  • Seizures. 

  • Aneurysm. 

  • Brain damage. 

  • Coma and death. 

How is AVM Treated? 

The treatment for AVM will depend on a lot of factors, including: 

  • Risk of AVM rupture. 

  • Location and size of AVM. 

  • Your age and general health. 

  • Your symptoms. 

If possible, your doctor may give certain medications to relieve the symptoms of AVM. If treatment with medications is not possible, surgery may be conducted.  

How is AVM Treated with Surgery? 

Your surgeon may conduct a surgery in one of the three ways: 

  • Traditional Surgery: 

     

During this procedure, your surgeon will make a small cut near the AVM, sealing the surrounding blood vessels, and removing the AVM. 

  • Embolization: 

During this procedure, your surgeon will insert a catheter into an artery and move it to the location of AVM. Once reached, the catheter releases a glue-like substance into the AVM which stops the blood flow through them. Once the blood flow is restricted, it is easily removed. 

  • Radiosurgery: 

During this procedure, a beam of radiation slowly shrinks and dissolves the AVM which makes it easier to remove.