Artériovenous Maliformation, AVM is a congenital anomalous vascular development disease, mainly due to anomalous vascular connections between the arteries and veins during embryonic development, which result in a direct flow of arterial blood into the vein without the normal capillary vascular network. It is usually associated with brain haemorrhage/eclampsia, etc. What attention needs to be paid in daily life to avoid complications such as brain haemorrhage in such patients?AVM patients need attention in their daily lives to the following:I. ENCOURAGEMENTS1. Management of blood pressureBlood pressure fluctuations are one of the major risk factors for AVM bleeding. Patients should keep their blood pressure as stable as possible, so as to avoid situations in which emotional stress, stress, anxiety, etc. may cause blood pressure to rise. If the patient has a high blood pressure, it is necessary to take a medically prescribed pressure relief drug and to measure the blood pressure regularly to ensure that it is within the target. For example, a fixed time per day is selected to measure blood pressure, and blood pressure values are recorded to facilitate the observation of blood pressure trends.2. Avoiding severe physical and head traumaSevere motion may lead to increased blood pressure and increase the risk of a deformed vascular fracture. Patients should avoid high-intensity sports such as running, weight lifting and boxing. Care should also be taken in day-to-day activities to prevent head injuries, which may cause AVM vascular bleeding. For example, when carrying out domestic work or activities, care is taken that the surrounding environment is safe and that collisions with the head are avoided.II. Observing symptoms1. Symptoms of haemorrhagePatients follow closely if they have symptoms associated with haemorrhage. In the case of AVM in the skull, if there are sudden symptoms of severe headaches, nausea, vomiting, blurred vision or cognitive impairment, it may be that AVM has broken blood and requires immediate medical attention. For surface AVM, care should be taken to see whether local skin is swollen, painfully increased or bleeding.2. Epilepsy conditionsFor patients with epilepsy, information on the frequency, type, duration of epilepsy is recorded. Doctors are also informed in a timely manner of changes in epilepsy conditions, such as increased frequency of outbreaks, changes in the form of outbreaks or new types of outbreaks. At the same time, when an epilepsy occurs, the patient must be careful to be safe and avoid injury to his or her tongue and injuries. For example, it is possible to place a mattress inside the mouth, and to place a guard around the bed, etc.Food and living habits1. Dietary adjustmentA balanced diet is important for AVM patients. It is recommended that foods rich in vitamins and minerals, such as fresh vegetables and fruit, contribute to maintaining the health of the vascular wall. At the same time, salt intake is controlled to avoid high salt diets leading to increased blood pressure. Reducing ingestion of high fat, high cholesterol foods, such as animal internal organs, fried foods, etc., may accelerate vascular sclerosis and adversely affect vascular malformations.2. RegularityTo develop a good life habits and to ensure adequate sleep. Inadequate sleep can lead to blood pressure fluctuations, physical fatigue and increased risk of disease. Every day, as long as possible, sleep is guaranteed for seven to eight hours, with a fixed rest time and an early start. Avoiding the need to stay up late, to watch television and to use electronic equipment.Periodic review and psychological adjustmentPeriodic reviewAVM patients are subject to regular review as ordered by the doctor. The items reviewed included visual examinations (e.g., cerebrovascular photographs, CT, MRI, etc.) and other related examinations (e.g., brain electrodes, etc.). Through regular review, changes in AVM, such as increased vascular malformations and new signs of haemorrhage, can be kept abreast of changes in the treatment programme.2. Psychological regulationAs AVM is a more serious disease, patients may have feelings of anxiety, fear, etc. These emotions may have a negative impact on the condition, such as higher blood pressure. Patients can cope with psychological stress by communicating with their families, friends, participating in support groups or conducting psychological consultations, and remain positive and optimistic about the disease.The aneurysm is a serious disease, with the possibility of cerebral haemorrhage, epilepsy, headaches, etc., and the adoption of the above-mentioned measures with a view to reducing the incidence of disease and achieving a good quality of life.
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