Larger AVMs occasionally may cause progressive neurological problems by putting pressure on the brain or altering the blood flow. Do not use aspirin or aspirin containing compounds. If you were to bleed, these agents may make the bleed worse. There is no other activity that is known to protect or cause a bleed in this condition. AVMs can be seen on outpatient imaging studies such as CT's or MRI's.
Angiograms are inpatient procedures needed to image the arteries and veins before any treatment.
An angiogram is a x-ray movie of the blood flowing through the blood vessels. It is made by injecting contrast into the arteries going into the head and taking a series of x-rays films. Treatment for AVMs include, Surgery, Radiation, Embolization or a combination of these methods. With all of these treatments. Parietal treatment of the AVM is not known to offer any benefit except for very specific conditions.