Vascular malformations of the brain
A guide for patients and carers
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Thank you
We would like to thank everyone who contributed to this booklet, especially Rustam Al-Shahi Salman (MRC Clinician Scientist and Honorary Consultant Neurologist), Stefan Brew (Consultant Neuroradiologist), Sarah Davis (Neurovascular Clinical Nurse Specialist), Fergus Robertson (Consultant Neuroradiologist), Ann Taylor (Superintendent Radiographer), Jan Harrington (AVM Support UK), and Ian Stuart (Cavernoma Alliance UK).
Contents
- What are vascular malformations of the brain?
- Arteriovenous malformations (AVMs)
- Cavernous malformations (cavernomas)
- Developmental venous anomalies (venous malformations)
- Moyamoya disease
- Common questions about vascular malformations of the brain
- Symptoms of vascular malformations of the brain
- Tests and investigations for vascular malformations of the brain
- Possible treatments for vascular malformations of the brain
- Embolisation
- Stereotactic radiosurgery
- Neurosurgery (craniotomy)
- Other treatments for vascular malformations of the brain
- Everyday activities
- Research into vascular malformations of the brain
- Health professionals working with vascular malformations of the brain
- Useful contacts, support groups and further reading
- Thank you
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