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  • Vascular Medicine
  • Pulmonology
  • Interventional Radiology

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  • Pulmonary arteriovenous malformations (PAVMs) are abnormal connections between pulmonary arteries and veins.
  • Often associated with hereditary hemorrhagic telangiectasia (HHT).
  • Can lead to severe complications such as stroke and intracranial abscess, particularly in high-risk patients.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the pathophysiology, screening, diagnosis, and treatment of PAVMs.
  • To focus on endovascular embolization techniques and their outcomes.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review focusing on PAVMs.
  • Analysis of diagnostic workup and screening protocols.
  • Evaluation of endovascular embolization techniques.

Main Results:

  • PAVMs can be asymptomatic or present with life-threatening complications.
  • Endovascular embolization is the current standard of care.
  • Embolization effectively alleviates symptoms and prevents complications.

Conclusions:

  • PAVMs require careful management due to potential severe neurological complications.
  • Endovascular embolization is a safe and effective treatment modality for PAVMs.
  • This review provides a comprehensive overview of current management strategies.