Table 2.
Non-Treatment Related Factors that May Affect Outcomes after AVM Radiosurgery
| Proven | Suspected | Potential |
|---|---|---|
| Age | Prior hemorrhage* | Smoking |
| Size | Nidus architecture (compact vs. diffuse) | Hypertension |
| Location | Number of veins | Medications |
| Blood-flow rate | Endocrine status | |
| Associated aneurysms | Immune status | |
| Coagulation status | ||
| Ethnicity | ||
| Diet | ||
| Alcohol |
Dependent on interval from the time of hemorrhage to the time of radiosurgery.