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had a major brain rupture like a stroke during Covid in 2020. But it was from an AVM, arteriovenous malformation in the brain probably from birth. Much damage to speech, one side and mobility even with emergency major surgery and rehab. There was a terrible wait and backlog for care and rehab because of the early phase Covid crisis.
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- AVM. An abnormal connection between arteries and veins, usually in the brain or spine.
Arteriovenous malformation (AVM) is usually present at birth. The arteries and veins in an arteriovenous malformation can rupture, causing bleeding into the brain or spinal cord.
Symptoms can include headaches and seizures.

Surgery is the most common treatment for brain AVMs. In some cases, a catheter or radiation may be used to close off vessels. Medication may be used to treat headaches and seizures.
Rare
Fewer than 200,000 US cases per year