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Cardiovascular Diseases > Vascular Diseases > Arteriovenous Malformations > Arteriovenous Fistula
... > Congenital, Hereditary, and Neonatal Diseases and Abnormalities > Congenital Abnormalities > Cardiovascular Abnormalities > Vascular Malformations > Arteriovenous Malformations > Arteriovenous Fistula
Cardiovascular Diseases > Cardiovascular Abnormalities > Vascular Malformations > Arteriovenous Malformations > Arteriovenous Fistula
Cardiovascular Diseases > Vascular Diseases > Vascular Fistula > Arteriovenous Fistula
... > Congenital, Hereditary, and Neonatal Diseases and Abnormalities > Congenital Abnormalities > Cardiovascular Abnormalities > Vascular Malformations > Vascular Fistula > Arteriovenous Fistula
Cardiovascular Diseases > Cardiovascular Abnormalities > Vascular Malformations > Vascular Fistula > Arteriovenous Fistula
Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms > Pathological Conditions, Anatomical > Fistula > Vascular Fistula > Arteriovenous Fistula

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Arteriovenous Fistula  

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Definition

  • An abnormal direct communication between an artery and a vein without passing through the CAPILLARIES. An A-V fistula usually leads to the formation of a dilated sac-like connection, arteriovenous aneurysm. The locations and size of the shunts determine the degree of effects on the cardiovascular functions such as BLOOD PRESSURE and HEART RATE.

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  • Arteriovenous Fistulas

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