Physical Address

304 North Cardinal St.
Dorchester Center, MA 02124

Hemiparesis With A Previously Treated Arteriovenous Malformation

Consult Page

Pt w known AVM, here with weakness.

Initial Imaging

Fig. 75.1, Axial head CT without contrast demonstrates a round hypodensity of the right thalamus with surrounding edema but without intracranial hemorrhage.

Walking Thoughts

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How weak is the patient? Where is the patient’s weakness? How long has he been symptomatic?
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Does the patient have any other deficits on examination?
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What is the patient’s arteriovenous malformation (AVM) history? Has he had any prior hemorrhages or treatments?
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Did the AVM hemorrhage?

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