Pulmonary Arteriovenous Malformation
A pulmonary arteriovenous malformation is an abnormal connection between arteries and veins within the lung, in which blood passes from one side to the other without properly crossing the network of small vessels where oxygen exchange takes place.
How it may present: It can occur without symptoms or be associated with shortness of breath on exertion, bluish coloring of the lips or skin and fatigue; at times it is detected on imaging studies.
When is a checkup advisable? In the presence of breathing difficulty with no clear cause or bluish coloring, an evaluation is advisable.
Who treats it? In childhood, the pediatrician guides the initial evaluation together with areas such as pulmonology or cardiology. Discussing these symptoms with a professional helps to understand their origin and follow-up.
Specialties that treat pulmonary arteriovenous malformation
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in pulmonary arteriovenous malformation
Dr. Edgar Bustos Córdova
Dr. Alberto Fregoso Ojeda
Dr. Rodolfo Rivas Ruiz
Dr. Sergio Miguel Gomez Dorantes
Dr. Mercado Filomena Vizcaino
Dr. Olga Eugenia Martínez Garza
Dr. Jose Luis Balanzar Serna
Dr. Alfonso Corona Tellez
Dr. Rodriguez Francisco Herrera
Dr. Román Pineda Abarca
Dr. Escandon Hector Calles
Dr. Roberto Moreno Paez
Dr. Francisco Alvarado Alemán
Dr. Jesús Isidro Pinzón Sánchez
Dr. Elizabeth Solano Pareja
Dr. Victor Tapia Alfaro
Dr. Julio Fraire Calleros
Dr. Gabriela Juárez Domínguez
Dr. Maria Eugenia Chang Gonzalez
Dr. Edgar Sanchez-Uribe
Frequently asked questions
What is pulmonary arteriovenous malformation?
A pulmonary arteriovenous malformation is an abnormal connection between arteries and veins within the lung, in which blood passes from one side to the other without properly crossing the network of small vessels where oxygen exchange takes place.
Which doctor treats pulmonary arteriovenous malformation?
Pulmonary Arteriovenous Malformation is usually treated by specialists in pediatrician.