Full-scream ahead for teen at fundraiser Oct 15, 2007
Xanna suffered a stroke in August, caused by an arteriovenous malformation, a blood vessel abnormality in her brain ... She and her son, Brad, wanted to support Xanna because Brad also had an arteriovenous malformation and surgery. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Johnson 'ready to go' upon return to Senate Sep 6, 2007
Johnson last December underwent emergency surgery for arteriovenous malformation, a condition that causes arteries and veins in the brain to grow abnormally large, become tangled and sometimes burst. As Johnson recovered out of the spotlight, have been largely quiet about his re-election campaign. (CNN)
Senator Johnson goes back to work in Washington today Sep 5, 2007
South Dakota s senior senator is back, with some physical challenges but no loss of enthusiasm, after months of hospitalization and at-home recovery following a congenital arteriovenous malformation that burst on Dec. 13, 2006, causing bleeding in his brain. Today at 8:30 a.m. (MDT), Senator John Thune and Congresswoman Stephanie Herseth Sandlin, will open wide the doors of Johnson s office in the Hart Senate Building as the senator and his wife, Barbara, arrive. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Woodruff Quietly Back at Work at ABC Sep 3, 2007
He had emergency surgery for arteriovenous malformation, a condition that causes arteries and veins in the brain to become tangled and sometimes burst. Woodruff visited Johnson in April and June to check on the senator's progress in learning how to walk and talk again. (Newsmax)
Billy Graham released from hospital Aug 31, 2007
They now say the bleeding source was an arteriovenous malformation, a tangle of small blood vessels in the lining of the colon. Doctors were able to cauterize the spot, Gregory said, and they closely monitored for additional bleeding. (Huntington WSAZ-TV, WV)
Breast-feeding ads said to bow to lobby Aug 31, 2007
They now say the bleeding source was an arteriovenous malformation, a tangle of small blood vessels in the lining of the colon. (AP). (Boston Globe -- Nation)
Ailing senator announces his return Aug 29, 2007
He underwent emergency surgery for arteriovenous malformation. Copyright 2007 Globe Newspaper Company. (Boston Globe -- Nation)
Network chronicles Sen. Johnson's recovery Aug 26, 2007
Johnson underwent emergency surgery last December for arteriovenous malformation, a rare complication that caused vessels in his brain to grow abnormally large and burst. He's been undergoing rehabilitation since January. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Stricken senators wife speaks out Aug 24, 2007
He remains weak on his right side, a nagging effect of stroke-like symptoms caused by arteriovenous malformation, a rare complication that caused vessels in Johnson s brain to grow abnormally large and burst. It s uncertain if or when he will regain full mobility. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Ailing Senator Returning Home to SDakota Aug 8, 2007
He underwent emergency surgery for arteriovenous malformation, a condition that causes arteries and veins in the brain to grow abnormally large, become tangled and sometimes burst. He was stricken a month after elections that gave the Democrats a one-seat majority in the Senate, and his ailment raised the possibility that, if he were incapacitated, South Dakota's GOP governor would appoint a Republican successor and return the Senate to GOP control. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- World)
Local woman undergoes brain surgery Jul 21, 2007
The 20-year-old College of the Redwoods-Del Norte student collapsed June 12 during an exercise workout, and was rushed to Sutter Coast Hospital and, ultimately, to Stanford Medical Center for stabilization and treatment of a rare congenital arteriovenous malformation in her brain ... Surgeons may decide to repeat the embolization procedure and try to embolize more of the arteriovenous malformation by injecting it with a material that seals it. (Daily Triplicate)
Local teaching assistant faces surgery Jul 18, 2007
Only then did she and her family realize the cranial time bomb an Arteriovenous Malformation could have killed her at any time. The congential growth, a tangle of abnormal and poorly formed blood vessels and arteries, lies deep within her brain. (Daily Triplicate)
Arteriovenous Malformations of the Brain Jun 28, 2007
Computed tomography of the head suggests a right occipital arteriovenous malformation, without evidence of hemorrhage ... Natural History of Untreated Arteriovenous Malformations ... Management of Aneurysms Associated with Arteriovenous Malformation. (New England Journal of Medicine)
South Dakotan visits ailing senator May 19, 2007
He was diagnosed with arteriovenous malformation, a condition that causes arteries and veins to grow abnormally large, become tangled and sometimes burst. The first photos of the senator, released in March, showed him sitting in a wheelchair. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
South Dakota Political Landscape Unsteady as Sen. Johnson Recovers May 17, 2007
Hours later, he underwent emergency surgery and was diagnosed with arteriovenous malformation, a condition that causes arteries and veins to grow abnormally large, become tangled and sometimes burst. Since then, he has steadily improved, moving from the hospital to a rehabilitation facility and then to his Fairfax, Va. (Fox News -- Politics)
Democratic staffer secured Herseth for Senate Web site May 17, 2007
He was diagnosed with arteriovenous malformation, a condition that causes arteries and veins to grow abnormally large, become tangled and sometimes burst. All eyes were on the senator's health that week as Democrats prepared to assume a one-vote majority in the Senate chamber. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Ailing Sen. Johnson returns to his home in District of Columbia May 2, 2007
Johnson was diagnosed with arteriovenous malformation, or AVM, a condition that causes the arteries and veins to grow abnormally large, become tangled and sometimes burst. The Black Hills Pioneer, Newspapers, South Dakota, SD 2007. (Black Hills Pioneer, SD)
Sen. Tim Johnson Returns Home May 1, 2007
Johnson was diagnosed with arteriovenous malformation, or AVM, a condition that causes the arteries and veins to grow abnormally large, become tangled and sometimes burst. The senator's spokeswoman, Julianne Fisher, said Johnson is still using a wheelchair but can walk with assistance. (CBS News)
Johnson 'politically astute' after release May 1, 2007
He was diagnosed with an arteriovenous malformation, a collection of oversized, tangled veins that sometimes burst. Doctors said later that they believed the surgery and treatment eliminated the AVM.. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Agency rebuilds brains’ brawn Apr 29, 2007
It is not uncommon for arteriovenous malformation (AVM) patients to see improvement for up to two years, a news release from Johnson s office quoted the doctor as saying. Putting those kinds of time limits on recovery from brain injury is outdated information, Sasso said. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Madison man, S.D. senator share medical condition Mar 14, 2007
Ken Becker of Madison was afflicted 25 years ago with the same type of arteriovenous malformation that laid Johnson low last December ... An arteriovenous malformation consists of a snarled tangle of arteries and veins that can appear in the brain or other parts of the body, according to the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke ... Medical problems caused by arteriovenous malformations are sometimes difficult to diagnose, especially 25 years ago, but the Beckers were able to... (Madison Daily Leader, SD)
Brain bleed: Local man’s recovery from brain injury may be similar to that of Sen. Tim Johnson Mar 11, 2007
The blood vessels in Johnson s brain were weakened by a previously undetected congenital abnormality an arteriovenous malformation that caused them to grow abnormally large, weaken and rupture ... Arteriovenous malformations in the brain occur in less than 1 percent of the general population. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Senator's Absence Threatens Iraq Measures Mar 1, 2007
He was diagnosed with arteriovenous malformation, a condition that causes arteries and veins to grow abnormally large, become tangled and sometimes burst. Democratic leaders intensely protective of Johnson and unwilling to vent their concerns publicly are resigned to the situation. (CBS News)
Dem'sIraqplansat risk Mar 1, 2007
He was diagnosed with arteriovenous malformation, a condition that causes arteries and veins to grow abnormally large, become tangled and sometimes burst. In his absence, Johnson's aides are trying to keep him in the Senate mix by forwarding him memos about key issues and continuing negotiations on measures he pursued before he fell ill. (MSNBC -- Politics)
Staff: Johnson will run a good, strong campaign Feb 24, 2007
He was diagnosed with arteriovenous malformation, a condition that causes arteries and veins to grow abnormally large, become tangled and sometimes burst. Samuelson said the night of the surgery was surreal as he received updates on the condition of his longtime friend. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Stricken senator moves to rehab facility Feb 21, 2007
He was diagnosed with arteriovenous malformation, a condition that causes arteries and veins to grow abnormally large, become tangled and sometimes burst. . (Buffalo News -- National)
Paying the Price: Connecticut's A.J. Price arrived at college with intense hype. After a brain hemorrhage and a misdemeanor, Price returns Feb 15, 2007
Price's roller coaster started on Oct. 5, 2004, when he was rushed to the hospital because he suffered a brain hemorrhage, which was caused by an Arteriovenous Malformation (AVM), a birth defect in his brain. Price was in critical condition for 10 days. (Daily Orange, NY)
Sen. Johnson Begins Work While Recovering From Surgery Feb 10, 2007
He was diagnosed with arteriovenous malformation, a condition that causes arteries and veins to grow abnormally large, become tangled and sometimes burst. (Story continues below). (Fox News -- Politics)
Readjusting his expectations Feb 9, 2007
Before his role in laptop thefts pushed back the start of his collegiate career due to suspension, he spent most of the 2004-05 season sitting at home on Long Island, after an arteriovenous malformation caused bleeding in his brain. He passed the time listening and watching UConn games on television. (New Haven Register, CT)
Sen. Johnson knows how to survive the winter Feb 1, 2007
Johnson is recovering from surgery following cerebral bleeding caused by an arteriovenous malformation. When Tim Johnson's great grandfather settled in the 1800's his challenge was to make sure his family survived the bleak and bitter Dakota winters. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Eleanor McGovern dies at age 85 Jan 26, 2007
He was diagnosed with arteriovenous malformation, a condition that causes arteries and veins to grow abnormally large, become tangled and sometimes burst. He was sedated and on a ventilator for several weeks, due to fluid that developed in his lungs as a result of the initial hemorrhage. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Senator raising funds for Tim Johnson Jan 25, 2007
He was diagnosed with arteriovenous malformation, a tangling of arteries and veins usually present since birth that can hemorrhage. If Johnson were unable to return, it could shift the current balance of power in the Senate. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Ailing South Dakota Senator on the Mend Jan 21, 2007
He was diagnosed with arteriovenous malformation, a condition, often present from birth, that causes arteries and veins to grow abnormally large, become tangled and sometimes burst. He was sedated and on a ventilator for several weeks, due to fluid that developed in his lungs as a result of the initial hemorrhage. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- World)
GW surgeons treat senator now in recovery Jan 16, 2007
The condition, called a congenital arteriovenous malformation, has been with the 59-year-old since birth. "He underwent successful surgery to evacuate the blood and stabilize the malformation," Eisold said in the statement in December. (GW Hatchet, Washington DC)
Sen.Johnsonformingwords Jan 12, 2007
He underwent surgery in December to correct a condition called arteriovenous malformation, involving tangled arteries in his brain. The senator's doctors had said last week that Johnson was improving but still needed a ventilator at night to help him breathe. (MSNBC -- Politics)
Senator's recovery could take months Jan 4, 2007
Dr. Vivek Deshmukh, head of Johnson's surgical team, said in a statement that the tangle, called arteriovenous malformation, appears to be gone and the senator "continues to be responsive to both his family and physicians -- following commands, squeezing his wife's hand, and understanding speech." (AP). Ellison to take oath on antique Koran Representative-elect Keith Ellison, the first Muslim elected to Congress, will use a Koran once owned by Thomas Jefferson during his ceremonial swearing-in... (Boston Globe)
Sen. Johnson to Take Several Months to Recover From Brain Surgery Jan 4, 2007
Dr. Vivek Deshmukh, head of Johnson's surgical team, said in a statement Wednesday that the tangle, called arteriovenous malformation, appears to be gone and the senator "continues to be responsive to both his family and physicians following commands, squeezing his wife's hand and understanding speech." ... Johnson was diagnosed with the arteriovenous malformation, a condition often present from birth, that causes arteries and veins to grow abnormally large, become tangled and sometimes burst. (FOX News)
Good news for Johnson Jan 4, 2007
The ventilator was necessary because fluid had developed in Johnson s lungs as a result of a leaking arteriovenous malformation. Doctors describe AVMs as tangles of blood vessels that are often present from birth. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Three: Sen. Tim Johnson undergoes emergency surgery for brain hemorrhage Dec 31, 2006
During a five-hour operation, surgeons stopped the bleeding and stabilized the problem a mass of blood vessels called an arteriovenous malformation. The illness prompted speculation about what would happen to the new 51-49 Democratic majority Senate if the 60-year-old Johnson s health led to his resignation. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Hereditary disorders causing bleeding can be treated Dec 30, 2006
Such an arteriovenous malformation can cause a stroke by hemorrhaging ... Most people are unaware they have an arteriovenous malformation, but if they suffer from one, they should be tested for hereditary hemorrhagic telangiectasia. (Scripps Howard News Wire)
Sen. Johnson Remains in Critical Condition... Dec 29, 2006
Johnson was diagnosed with arteriovenous malformation, a condition, often present from birth, that causes arteries and veins to grow abnormally large, become tangled and sometimes burst. He was rushed to the hospital after becoming disoriented on a call with reporters and had surgery hours later. (The Drudge Report)
Sen. Johnson still sedated Dec 28, 2006
He was diagnosed with arteriovenous malformation, which causes arteries and veins to grow abnormally large and sometimes burst. His wife, Barbara, remains encouraged, Johnson spokesman Noah Pinegar said. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Miracle baby: Innovative repairs fix rare blood vessel malformation Dec 27, 2006
The brain scan revealed the real problem: Kade had what is called a vein of Galen arteriovenous malformation ... Dr. Horowitz had used it before to treat other kinds of arteriovenous malformations, but not for vein of Galen defects. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
No change in senator's condition Dec 24, 2006
The surgery was performed to remove blood and stop bleeding caused by arteriovenous malformation, a condition that causes arteries and veins to grow together and sometimes burst. "Senator Johnson is sedated to allow his systems to rest and recover from the hemorrhage and we anticipate no further tests or procedures in the near future," neurosurgeon Vivek Deshmukh said in the statement issued by Johnson's office. (Madison Daily Leader, SD)
Senator’s condition remains unchanged Dec 24, 2006
He was diagnosed with arteriovenous malformation, a condition that causes arteries and veins to grow abnormally large and sometimes burst. He suffered bleeding in his brain Dec. 13 and underwent emergency surgery that night. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Johnson Conscious After Brain Surgery Dec 22, 2006
Johnson, 59, has been diagnosed with arteriovenous malformation, a condition that causes arteries and veins to grow abnormally large, become tangled and sometimes burst. The condition often is present from birth. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- World)
WEB UPDATE: U.S. Senator undergoes brain surgery at GW Hospital Dec 22, 2006
The condition, called a congenital arteriovenous malformation, has been with the 59-year-old since birth ... An arteriovenous malformation is a disorder characterized by a complex, tangled web of arteries and veins, according to the Medical College of Wisconsin Web site. (GW Hatchet, Washington DC)
Johnson 'critical' after surgery (Charles Hurt) Dec 22, 2006
Tim Johnson remained in critical condition last night from surgery to relieve bleeding inside his brain and untangle a malformation of arteries, although doctors and aides said his recovery from the major surgery was going on "without complication." The South Dakota Democrat, who turns 60 this month, "was found to have had an intracerebral bleed caused by a congenital arteriovenous malformation," said Adm. John Eisold, the attending physician of the U.S. Capitol. (Washington Times, DC)
More Info On Arteriovenous Malformation, Sen. Johnson's Condition Dec 22, 2006
Arteriovenous Malformation - Cerebral - Health Encyclopedia ... Arteriovenous Malformation - Cerebral ... A cerebral arteriovenous malformation is a birth defect in which there is an abnormal connection between the arteries and veins in the brain. (WNBC.com, NY)
Senate Needs Age Limit of 80 Years Old Dec 22, 2006
Johnson has an unusual birth defect, apparently termed arteriovenous malformation, estimated to affect some 300,000 Americans. Now doctors report he is recovering but the long-term prognosis is much harder to predict. (Human Events Online)
Harlan: In seemlier '69 Dec 22, 2006
His arteriovenous malformation, which he has probably had since before he was born, chose the perfect time to burst. The senator was working closely with people who quickly noticed he was ill and rushed him to the best medical care in the world. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Donors sought to help ailing Peruvian teen Dec 1, 2006
Ricardo suffers from an intracranial arteriovenous malformation, which means a lot of blood is pumping into his brain through an abnormal collection of blood vessels. Doctors at Holtz Children's Hospital say he needs three procedures to reduce the blood flow into the malformed vessels and another surgery to remove the vessels completely. (WSVN-TV Miami, FL)
Losers of the Week Nov 4, 2006
You don't even know what a temporal lobe arteriovenous malformation is. If you start talking about non-invasive radio surgery, you have to evaluate and read the research papers on how they came up with these theories, Brooke, OK. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
A journey for recovery Aug 31, 2006
In fact, she was born with a congenital brain defect called AVM arteriovenous malformation that didn t manifest until then. A portion of her brain had failed to receive blood. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
Should We Operate? Aug 3, 2006
Years earlier she had been diagnosed with a large malformed tangle of blood vessels in her brain--an arteriovenous malformation, or AVM. Unfortunately, this AVM was of an extreme type--very large and in a very dangerous location. The situation is informally known among neurosurgeons as a "handshake AVM": as the patient walks out of the neurosurgeon's office after a consultation, a handshake is all the surgeon has to offer. (Scientific American)
Full Story from Minnesota Daily Aug 3, 2006
He was a victim of an arteriovenous malformation, a mass of abnormal blood vessels in the brain that tends to hemorrhage (think Nathan Fisher from HBO's "Six Feet Under"), and went from being "somebody who'd only had chicken pox to being somebody who couldn't move" -- quite the devastating change for a person who played four sports in high school and baseball in college. But an interesting thing happened to Lemon during his years of surgery (surgeries which haven't quite ended). (U-Wire.com)
Brain Surgery Without The Surgery? Jul 4, 2006
The vessels usually burst open at weak spots in their walls, often at a bulging spot called an aneurysm or a tangled web of abnormal vessels called an arteriovenous malformation or AVM.. "These, too, can be treated without open surgery, says U-M neurosurgeon B. Gregory Thompson, M.D., head of cerebrovascular and endovascular neurosurgery at U-M who performs both open-cranial microsurgery and minimally invasive endovascular procedures."An aneurysm is a ballooning, a little weak spot like one on a... (Science Daily)
A lot of luck, plus new brain surgery techniques make quick work of a stroke Jun 12, 2006
Dye injected into the veins revealed a ruptured arteriovenous malformation (AVM) within the clot. "As soon as I looked at the CT scan I knew exactly what she had," says Lawton, 41. (San Francisco Chronicle)
UConn's Price cleared to play Jun 7, 2006
It's been a tough time for Price, who gained the support of the entire UConn community when he was hospitalized with flu-like symptoms in October 2004 and later diagnosed with arteriovenous malformation, a congenital disorder of the veins and arteries in the brain. Price missed his freshman year recovering from the illness and the subsequent radiosurgery. (Newsday -- Sports)
Southern Calplans to reinstate QB Sanchez Jun 7, 2006
After the Price family received appropriate medical clearance from Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston, where A.J. has been treated for arteriovenous malformation, his parents signed and returned a waiver to UConn clearing the 6-foot-2, 190-pound guard from Long Island to play this season. -- Newsday. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Casey Martin's rolling with it Apr 19, 2006
The disease causes port-wine stain, varicose veins, bony and soft tissue hypertrophy and arteriovenous malformation in his leg. He wears a tight fabric stocking from ankle to thigh while he plays golf. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Drug use linked to brain hemmorhage in young adults Feb 18, 2006
Of the younger patients in the study, 41 percent had malformed blood vessels, known as arteriovenous malformations, aneurysms or other vascular disorders. Cerebral arteriovenous malformation occurs when blood vessels in the brain develop in an abnormal tangle in which the arteries connect directly to the veins without the normal capillaries between them. (EurekAlert!)
