Which Clinical Finding Is Almost Diagnostic for an Arteriovenous Malformation

question 24

Multiple Choice

Which clinical finding is almost diagnostic for an arteriovenous malformation?

• A) Systolic bruit over the carotid artery
• B) Decreased level of consciousness
• C) Hypertension with bradycardia
• D) Diastolic bruit over the temporal artery

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