Fact Sheets

Source: CCM

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Hereditary Hemorrhagic Telangiectasia (HHT)
Hereditary Hemorrhagic Telangiectasia (HHT) is a condition that causes abnormally formed blood vessels, which increases risk for clots. Learn about symptoms and treatment.
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Vascular Malformations
Vascular malformations are irregularities in arteries, veins, or lymph vessels throughout the body. Learn about symptoms and treatment.
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Aortic Aneurysm
An aortic aneurysm is an abnormal bulging of the aorta, the largest artery in the body. Learn about symptoms and treatment.
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Vascular Abnormalities
Vascular abnormalities, such as aneurysms, arteriovenous malformations and cavernous malformation, occur when a blood vessel in the brain ruptures.
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Vascular Malformation Imaging
Imaging procedures, including MRI and CT, can identify dangerous irregularities called vascular malformations in arteries, veins or lymph vessels.
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Hemorrhagic Stroke
A hemorrhagic stroke is a neurological emergency that occurs when a blood vessel ruptures and bleeds either inside or on the surface of the brain.
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Bleeding Disorders
Blood tests are used to diagnose bleeding disorders, which make an individual more likely to bleed spontaneously and after surgery or injury.
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Infantile Hemangioma
Infantile hemangioma, a type of red birthmark formed of extra blood vessels in the skin, is common and found in five to 10 percent of babies.
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Blood Transfusions
“Blood transfusion“ refers to the transfer of blood from one person to another. Learn more about this procedure.
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Cerebral Venous Sinus Thrombosis (CVST)
CVST occurs when a blood clot forms in the cerebral venous sinus.