Arteriovenous Fistula

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.

Also Known As:

Arteriovenous Fistulas; Fistula, Arteriovenous; Fistulas, Arteriovenous; Aneurysm, Arteriovenous; Arteriovenous Aneurysm

Cardiovascular Diseases: 91362
- Vascular Diseases: 15138
  - Arteriovenous Malformations: 2540
    - Arteriovenous Fistula: 5003
  - Vascular Fistula: 19
    - Arteriovenous Fistula: 5003
- Cardiovascular Abnormalities: 452
  - Vascular Malformations: 1439
    - Arteriovenous Malformations: 2540
      - Arteriovenous Fistula: 5003
    - Vascular Fistula: 19
      - Arteriovenous Fistula: 5003
Congenital, Hereditary, and Neonatal Diseases and Abnormalities: 933
- Congenital Abnormalities: 25723
  - Cardiovascular Abnormalities: 452
    - Vascular Malformations: 1439
      - Arteriovenous Malformations: 2540
        Arteriovenous Fistula: 5003
Signs and Symptoms Pathological Conditions
- Anatomical Pathological Conditions
  - Fistula: 24227
    - Vascular Fistula: 19
      - Arteriovenous Fistula: 5003

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