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about keith
Now the subject of the award-winning film, Against the Tide: A Surfer’s Journey, Keith Buff’s story of endurance and heroism inspire audiences worldwide. Originally documented in his book “Determination: Surviving a Devastating Brain Trauma“, Keith’s motivational speaking events bring hope and renewed determination to all who witness his incredible perserverance.
What is an AVM or formally known as an Arteriovenous Malformation?
What is an AVM or formally known as an Arteriovenous Malformation ? This was the question on the minds of my family when it happened to me. An AVM is a congenital disorder of the connections between veins and arteries in the vascular system. The genetic transmission patterns of AVM (if any) are unknown, and AVM is not generally thought to be an inherited disorder–unless in the context of a specific hereditary syndrome.
AVMs can occur in various parts of the body including the brain (see cerebral arteriovenous malformation), spleen, lung, kidney, spinal column, and liver. AVMs may occur in isolation or as a part of another disease (e.g. Von Hippel-Lindau disease or hereditary hemorrhagic telangiectasia).
This bleeding can be devastating, particularly in the brain. It can cause severe and often fatal strokes. If detected before a stroke occurs, usually the arteries feeding blood into the nidus can be closed off, ensuring the safety of the patient.
