Archive for arteriovenous malformation

Bryan, who had surgery to remove an AVM, poses for a picture

Back from the brink: How Boston Children’s saved my life

I was first rushed to Boston Children’s Hospital on my very first night of summer vacation in June 2015. I had been at an eighth-grade graduation party when a brain aneurysm caused by an AVM (arteriovenous malformation) ruptured. All the blood and swelling in my head generated the worst headache I had ever felt. I ... Read More

Tagged: arteriovenous malformation, brain aneurysm, neuroscience, neurosurgery

Jack, who had surgery for an AVM, poses for the camera

Jack: My AVM story

Patient Stories

Last spring, during my junior year of high school, I had a head collision during rugby practice. My coach recommended that I go to the emergency room for x-rays because I had a history of concussions. My parents took me to the hospital and the doctor there confirmed I had a concussion, and recommended that ... Read More

Tagged: arteriovenous malformation, brain malformation