What happens if these standard treatment approaches can’t be tried?
What happens if these standard treatment approaches can’t be tried?
AVMs can be complicated. There may be times when the AVM might be located in an area where the dangers of surgery or other treatments are of greater concern and pose a greater risk than doing nothing at all. If this is the case, your healthcare team may choose to carefully monitor your AVM with imaging tests over time. If the AVM begins showing signs of change, indicating an increased risk of bleeding, treatment may be considered at that time. Each person and each arteriovenous malformation is unique. Your healthcare team will talk to you and your family about your particular situation and the best way to approach your AVM.