Arteriovenous malformations (AVMs) are abnormal fistulas between arteries and veins without an intervening capillary bed. High arterial flow directly into venous structures can lead to disruption of the venous walls and ultimately cause fatal hemorrhage. Intracranial AVMs are most commonly diagnosed during evaluation for an acute intracerebral hemorrhage but may be incidental findings uncovered during the assessment of conditions such as chronic headaches and seizures. Interventions for AVMs of the central nervous system are associated with increased mortality rates; risk stratification for surgical versus nonsurgical treatment is critical. Spinal AVMs most often present with progressive back and leg pain accompanied by neurologic deficits secondary to mass effect or ischemic injury; an acutely hemorrhagic presentation is also possible. Preventing the acute hemorrhage of a central nervous system AVM and subsequent neurologic injury requires an accurate diagnosis and the timely intervention of a multidisciplinary team.This activity for healthcare professionals reviews the etiology, epidemiology, pathophysiology, clinical presentation, evaluation, and management of central nervous system AVMs. The activity also highlights the critical role of the interprofessional team in improving outcomes for patients with these congenital vascular lesions.
- Provider:StatPearls, LLC
- Activity Link: https://www.statpearls.com/ArticleLibrary/viewarticle/17848
- Start Date: 2023-09-01 05:00:00
- End Date: 2023-09-01 05:00:00
- Credit Details: AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™️: 1.5 hours
Nursing: 1.5 hours
Pharmacy: 1.5 hours - MOC Credit Details: ABS - 1.5 Point; Credit Type(s): Accredited CME (ABS)
ABPATH - 1.5 Point; Credit Type(s): Lifelong Learning (ABPATH)
ABA - 1.5 Point; Credit Type(s): Lifelong Learning (ABA)
ABIM - 1.5 Point; Credit Type(s): Medical Knowledge (ABIM)
ABS - 1.5 Point; Credit Type(s): Self-Assessment (ABS)
ABP - 1.5 Point; Credit Type(s): Lifelong Learning and Self-Assessment (ABP) - Commercial Support: No
- Activity Type: Enduring Material
- CME Finder Type: Online Learning
- Fee to Participate: Variable
- Measured Outcome: Learner Knowledge, Learner/Team Competence
- Provider Ship: Directly Provided
- Registration: Open to all
- Specialty: Adolescent Medicine, Cardiac Anesthesia, Cardiovascular, Cardiovascular Disease, Critical Care Medicine, General Operative Anesthesia, General Pediatrics, General Surgery, Hematology (Blood, BM), Hospital Medicine, Internal Medicine, Molecular Genetic Pathology, Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine, Neuro Anesthesia, Neurocritical Care, Pediatric Cardiology, Pediatric Critical Care Medicine, Pediatric Emergency Medicine, Pediatric Hematology-Oncology, Pediatric Neurology, Surgical Critical Care, Vascular Surgery