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Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation

Warning Signs

Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation Warning Signs

Notify your doctor if you have a cerebral arteriovenous malformation and any of the following:

Sudden, severe headache
Sudden numbness in one arm or leg:

Arm numbness (unilateral)
Leg numbness (unilateral)
Arm and leg numbness (unilateral)

Sudden weakness in one arm or leg:

Arm weakness (unilateral)
Leg weakness (unilateral)
Arm and leg weakness (unilateral)

Difficulty speaking
Difficulty swallowing
Difficulty walking
Facial numbness (unilateral)
Facial weakness
Confusion
Fainting
Seizure
Fever over 101 degrees F (38.3 C)
Vision loss

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Vomiting

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Last Updated: Nov 4, 2008 References

Authors: Stephen J. Schueler, MD; John H. Beckett, MD; D. Scott Gettings, MD

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Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation References:

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Kubis N, Levy BI. Understanding angiogenesis: a clue for understanding vascular malformations. J Neuroradiol. 2004 Dec;31(5):365-8.
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