Scott O Trerotola1, Reed E Pyeritz. 1. Department of Radiology, Division of Interventional Radiology, Philadelphia, PA 19104, USA. streroto@uphs.upenn.edu
Abstract
OBJECTIVE: Pulmonary arteriovenous malformations (PAVMs) are most often associated with hereditary hemorrhagic telangiectasia. Untreated, they represent a serious threat due to paradoxical embolization that may manifest as stroke or brain abscess. PAVM treatment is challenging even in the most experienced hands. CONCLUSION: Fortunately, new tools and techniques are emerging that may improve the outcomes associated with embolization and reduce some of the risks associated with treating these high-flow lesions. New trends in overall PAVM management are also developing.
OBJECTIVE:Pulmonary arteriovenous malformations (PAVMs) are most often associated with hereditary hemorrhagic telangiectasia. Untreated, they represent a serious threat due to paradoxical embolization that may manifest as stroke or brain abscess. PAVM treatment is challenging even in the most experienced hands. CONCLUSION: Fortunately, new tools and techniques are emerging that may improve the outcomes associated with embolization and reduce some of the risks associated with treating these high-flow lesions. New trends in overall PAVM management are also developing.
Authors: Murthy R Chamarthy; Harold Park; Patrick Sutphin; Girish Kumar; Daniel Lamus; Sachin Saboo; Matthew Anderson; Sanjeeva P Kalva Journal: Cardiovasc Diagn Ther Date: 2018-06