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Imaging recommendation · Vascular

Suspected cerebral arteriovenous malformation

Recommended: CTA / MRA Brain → DSA for definitive characterization is the preferred imaging study for suspected cerebral arteriovenous malformation. DSA is gold standard for AVM angioarchitecture and treatment planning.

Recommended study

CTA / MRA Brain → DSA for definitive characterization

CT IV contrast Preferred Vascular Acute inpatientOutpatient Reviewed

DSA is gold standard for AVM angioarchitecture and treatment planning.

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