Pulmonar arterioveinous aneurysm

Overview

A very rare disorder where there is an abnormal opening between a pulmonary artery and vein which can affect blood oxygenation.

Symptoms

* Pulmonary blood vessel abnormality * Brain abscess * Altered blood oxygenation * Paradoxial embolism * Asymptomatic * Breathing difficulty * Cyanosis * Polycythemia * Finger clubbing * Hypoxemia

Diagnosis

* High Blood Pressure Testing - Blood Pressure Tests - Blood Pressure Monitors - Heart Tests * Heart Health Testing: - Heart Rate Monitors - Irregular Heartbeat Detection - Heart Electrocardiogram (ECG) - Cholesterol Tests * Lung Function Tests