Along with Trigeminal Neuralgia and Brain Aneurysm, Bollywood actor Salman Khan also revealed that he has been suffering from Arteriovenous Malformations, commonly known as AVM Malformations. Making the revelation on ‘The Great Indian Kapil Show’ season 3 earlier this month, the ‘Bajrangi Bhaijaan’ actor has got many fans concerned about his health. 

With not much known about arteriovenous malformations, mid-day spoke to Dr Shaji Marar, consultant, Vascular & Interventional Radiology at Jaslok Hospital & Research Centre and Dr Pradyumna Oak, director, Neurology, Nanavati Max Super Speciality Hospital to highlight more about the condition. The health experts not only explain the causes but also the effects and how people suffering with arteriovenous malformations have to deal with it.

What are arteriovenous malformations (AVMs)?
Marar: Brain AVMs vascular malformation where arteries and veins connect directly, without the usual network of capillaries in between. This leads to a disruption in normal blood flow, potentially causing a range of complications.