young stroke toolbox Vascular abnormality of the brain

Types of vascular abnormalities and treatment options


Brain aneurysm

An aneurysm in the brain is when the wall of an artery protrudes. go to page

Arteriovenous malformation (AVM) in the brain Vascular tangle in the brain

An arteriovenous malformation (AVM) is a malformation in the blood vessel system. go to page

Dural arteriovenous fistula in the brain

A dural arteriovenous fistula (DAVF) is a direct connection between an artery and a vein in the dura mater (dura). There is an increased pressure in the efferent vein. go to page

Cavernoma

A cavernoma (also called cavernous hemangioma) is a vascular malformation consisting of small vessels, tangle, and sometimes calcifications and connective tissue. This can occur in the brain and in the spinal cord. go to page