Condition
Arteriovenous malformation - pulmonary
David Cohen, M.D.Published 3 May 20051 min read
Key points
- This condition is an abnormal passageway (fistula) between an artery and vein that occurs in the blood vessels of the lungs.
- The result is a shunting of blood, and thus the blood is not oxygenated properly.
Alternative names
Pulmonary arteriovenous fistula
Definition
This condition is an abnormal passageway (fistula) between an artery and vein that occurs in the blood vessels of the lungs. The result is a shunting of blood, and thus the blood is not oxygenated properly.
Written and revised by
David Cohen, M.D.
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