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Vein of Galen Malformations

Congenital arteriovenous malformation involving the VEIN OF GALEN, a large deep vein at the base of the brain. The rush of arterial blood directly into the vein of Galen, without passing through the CAPILLARIES, can overwhelm the heart and lead to CONGESTIVE HEART FAILURE.
Also Known As:
Galen Malformations Veins; Malformations Vein, Galen; Malformations Veins, Galen; Vein Of Galen Malformation
Networked: 28 relevant articles (2 outcomes, 1 trials/studies)

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Disease Context: Research Results

Related Diseases

1. Heart Failure
2. Moyamoya Disease (Moya-Moya Disease)
3. Arteriovenous Malformations (Arteriovenous Malformation)
4. Hydrocephalus (Hydrocephaly)
5. Vascular Malformations

Experts

1. Berenstein, Alejandro: 3 articles (01/2019 - 10/2016)
2. Orbach, Darren B: 2 articles (01/2022 - 01/2019)
3. Arthur, Adam S: 2 articles (05/2017 - 10/2016)
4. Boop, Frederick A: 2 articles (05/2017 - 10/2016)
5. Choudhri, Asim F: 2 articles (05/2017 - 10/2016)
6. Elijovich, Lucas: 2 articles (05/2017 - 10/2016)
7. Klimo, Paul: 2 articles (05/2017 - 10/2016)
8. Matte, Gregory S: 1 article (06/2022)
9. Benson, Carol B: 1 article (01/2022)
10. Broadhead, Mike: 1 article (01/2022)

Drugs and Biologics

Drugs and Important Biological Agents (IBA) related to Vein of Galen Malformations:
1. RNA (Ribonucleic Acid)IBA
2. DNA (Deoxyribonucleic Acid)IBA
3. Adenosine (Adenocard)FDA LinkGeneric
4. EphrinsIBA
5. Brain Natriuretic Peptide (Natrecor)FDA Link
6. Valproic Acid (Depakote)FDA LinkGeneric
7. Spironolactone (Aldactone)FDA LinkGeneric
8. EnbucrilateIBA
9. ChromatinIBA
10. Anesthetics (Anesthetic Agents)IBA

Therapies and Procedures

1. Endovascular Procedures
2. Ligation
3. Therapeutics
4. Retreatment
5. Ventriculoperitoneal Shunt