Spinal vascular malformations, also known as spinal arteriovenous malformations (AVMs), are the result of an abnormal connection between arteries and veins that occurs within the spinal canal or ...

Spinal vascular lesions are rare yet treatable. Good patient outcomes depend on quick recognition of stepwise symptoms and referral to specialists who can use advanced imaging and other tests. UAB ...

During this minimally invasive procedure, Dr. Marcus guided a catheter through an artery in Drew's leg to the blood vessels surrounding his spine, injected a contrast agent, and then took x-rays. Drew ...

Spinal Arteriovenous Malformation (AVM): Cerebral Angiogram, left vertebral injection, lateral view. A large arteriovenous malformation can be seen arising from the vertebral artery (arterial feeders ...

Every year, innovations in medical technology make it easier and more affordable for patients to access state-of-the-art health care. Procedures that once required months of waiting for hospital ...

The case: A previously healthy 46-year-old man, who works as a standing forklift operator, presented to an emergency department with a 1-day history of bilateral leg “soreness” and numbness in his ...

An angiogram is a diagnostic test that uses X-rays and a contrast dye to visualize the blood vessels in the body, including those in the brain. This test can help diagnose a brain aneurysm. An ...