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Risk Factors
A risk factor is something that increases your chance of getting a disease or condition.
If you have any of these risk factors, tell your doctor:
- Family history—some types of arteriovenous malformations are due to genetic defects that can be passed on from one generation to the next. Individuals with a family history of arteriovenous malformations are at higher risk of developing arteriovenous malformations.
- History of bleeding—some types of arteriovenous malformations are associated with an increased risk of bleeding. Individuals with unexplained recurrent bleeding may be at higher risk of having arteriovenous malformations.
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