No upset for Gardner-Webb this time; UConn cruises Nov 16, 2007
He ended up redshirting the season with an arteriovenous malformation. By the time he received medical clearance to play, it no longer mattered. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Johnson's bid raises health question Nov 12, 2007
Tim Johnson is recovering well from brain surgery for an arteriovenous malformation that nearly killed him in 2006, but his health is still an issue in his upcoming re-election campaign for the U.S. Senate. (155). (Rapid City Journal, SD)
A chilling reminder of what can happen Oct 28, 2007
No one in the stands suspected he was in trouble, that the arteriovenous malformation inside his head was bleeding, life melting out of the smiling, energetic, chatty kid from Montreal by the second. Earlier that Saturday night in Pacific Coliseum, the 19-year-old Leveille was driven hard into the sideboards by Canucks winger Marc Crawford, who today is the Los Angeles Kings head coach. (Boston Globe)
South Dakota Sen. Johnson will run for re-election Oct 20, 2007
He underwent emergency surgery for arteriovenous malformation, a condition that causes arteries and veins in the brain to grow abnormally large, become tangled and sometimes burst. He is still undergoing physical speech and physical therapy to address lingering effects of his hemorrhage. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
South Dakota Senator Caps Year of Recovery With Re-Election Announcement Oct 20, 2007
The announcement marks a signal moment in a political career that appeared at grave risk last Dec. 13, when he was rushed to a Washington, D.C., hospital and diagnosed with bleeding on the brain caused by a congenital condition known as arteriovenous malformation. Johnson, who was in critical condition for several days after suffering the hemorrhage, had to undergo months of intensive rehabilitation to regain motor control and speech. (Yahoo News -- Politics)
Full-scream ahead for teen at fundraiser Oct 15, 2007
Xanna suffered a stroke in August, caused by an arteriovenous malformation, a blood vessel abnormality in her brain ... She and her son, Brad, wanted to support Xanna because Brad also had an arteriovenous malformation and surgery. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Johnson 'ready to go' upon return to Senate Sep 6, 2007
Johnson last December underwent emergency surgery for arteriovenous malformation, a condition that causes arteries and veins in the brain to grow abnormally large, become tangled and sometimes burst. As Johnson recovered out of the spotlight, have been largely quiet about his re-election campaign. (CNN)
Senator Johnson goes back to work in Washington today Sep 5, 2007
South Dakota s senior senator is back, with some physical challenges but no loss of enthusiasm, after months of hospitalization and at-home recovery following a congenital arteriovenous malformation that burst on Dec. 13, 2006, causing bleeding in his brain. Today at 8:30 a.m. (MDT), Senator John Thune and Congresswoman Stephanie Herseth Sandlin, will open wide the doors of Johnson s office in the Hart Senate Building as the senator and his wife, Barbara, arrive. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Woodruff Quietly Back at Work at ABC Sep 3, 2007
He had emergency surgery for arteriovenous malformation, a condition that causes arteries and veins in the brain to become tangled and sometimes burst. Woodruff visited Johnson in April and June to check on the senator's progress in learning how to walk and talk again. (Newsmax)
Billy Graham released from hospital Aug 31, 2007
They now say the bleeding source was an arteriovenous malformation, a tangle of small blood vessels in the lining of the colon. Doctors were able to cauterize the spot, Gregory said, and they closely monitored for additional bleeding. (Huntington WSAZ-TV, WV)
Breast-feeding ads said to bow to lobby Aug 31, 2007
They now say the bleeding source was an arteriovenous malformation, a tangle of small blood vessels in the lining of the colon. (AP). (Boston Globe -- Nation)
Ailing senator announces his return Aug 29, 2007
He underwent emergency surgery for arteriovenous malformation. Copyright 2007 Globe Newspaper Company. (Boston Globe -- Nation)
Network chronicles Sen. Johnson's recovery Aug 26, 2007
Johnson underwent emergency surgery last December for arteriovenous malformation, a rare complication that caused vessels in his brain to grow abnormally large and burst. He's been undergoing rehabilitation since January. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Stricken senators wife speaks out Aug 24, 2007
He remains weak on his right side, a nagging effect of stroke-like symptoms caused by arteriovenous malformation, a rare complication that caused vessels in Johnson s brain to grow abnormally large and burst. It s uncertain if or when he will regain full mobility. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Ailing Senator Returning Home to SDakota Aug 8, 2007
He underwent emergency surgery for arteriovenous malformation, a condition that causes arteries and veins in the brain to grow abnormally large, become tangled and sometimes burst. He was stricken a month after elections that gave the Democrats a one-seat majority in the Senate, and his ailment raised the possibility that, if he were incapacitated, South Dakota's GOP governor would appoint a Republican successor and return the Senate to GOP control. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- World)
Local woman undergoes brain surgery Jul 21, 2007
The 20-year-old College of the Redwoods-Del Norte student collapsed June 12 during an exercise workout, and was rushed to Sutter Coast Hospital and, ultimately, to Stanford Medical Center for stabilization and treatment of a rare congenital arteriovenous malformation in her brain ... Surgeons may decide to repeat the embolization procedure and try to embolize more of the arteriovenous malformation by injecting it with a material that seals it. (Daily Triplicate)
Local teaching assistant faces surgery Jul 18, 2007
Only then did she and her family realize the cranial time bomb an Arteriovenous Malformation could have killed her at any time. The congential growth, a tangle of abnormal and poorly formed blood vessels and arteries, lies deep within her brain. (Daily Triplicate)
Arteriovenous Malformations of the Brain Jun 28, 2007
Computed tomography of the head suggests a right occipital arteriovenous malformation, without evidence of hemorrhage ... Natural History of Untreated Arteriovenous Malformations ... Management of Aneurysms Associated with Arteriovenous Malformation. (New England Journal of Medicine)
South Dakotan visits ailing senator May 19, 2007
He was diagnosed with arteriovenous malformation, a condition that causes arteries and veins to grow abnormally large, become tangled and sometimes burst. The first photos of the senator, released in March, showed him sitting in a wheelchair. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
South Dakota Political Landscape Unsteady as Sen. Johnson Recovers May 17, 2007
Hours later, he underwent emergency surgery and was diagnosed with arteriovenous malformation, a condition that causes arteries and veins to grow abnormally large, become tangled and sometimes burst. Since then, he has steadily improved, moving from the hospital to a rehabilitation facility and then to his Fairfax, Va. (Fox News -- Politics)
Democratic staffer secured Herseth for Senate Web site May 17, 2007
He was diagnosed with arteriovenous malformation, a condition that causes arteries and veins to grow abnormally large, become tangled and sometimes burst. All eyes were on the senator's health that week as Democrats prepared to assume a one-vote majority in the Senate chamber. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Ailing Sen. Johnson returns to his home in District of Columbia May 2, 2007
Johnson was diagnosed with arteriovenous malformation, or AVM, a condition that causes the arteries and veins to grow abnormally large, become tangled and sometimes burst. The Black Hills Pioneer, Newspapers, South Dakota, SD 2007. (Black Hills Pioneer, SD)
Sen. Tim Johnson Returns Home May 1, 2007
Johnson was diagnosed with arteriovenous malformation, or AVM, a condition that causes the arteries and veins to grow abnormally large, become tangled and sometimes burst. The senator's spokeswoman, Julianne Fisher, said Johnson is still using a wheelchair but can walk with assistance. (CBS News)
Johnson 'politically astute' after release May 1, 2007
He was diagnosed with an arteriovenous malformation, a collection of oversized, tangled veins that sometimes burst. Doctors said later that they believed the surgery and treatment eliminated the AVM.. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Agency rebuilds brains’ brawn Apr 29, 2007
It is not uncommon for arteriovenous malformation (AVM) patients to see improvement for up to two years, a news release from Johnson s office quoted the doctor as saying. Putting those kinds of time limits on recovery from brain injury is outdated information, Sasso said. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Madison man, S.D. senator share medical condition Mar 14, 2007
Ken Becker of Madison was afflicted 25 years ago with the same type of arteriovenous malformation that laid Johnson low last December ... An arteriovenous malformation consists of a snarled tangle of arteries and veins that can appear in the brain or other parts of the body, according to the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke ... Medical problems caused by arteriovenous malformations are sometimes difficult to diagnose, especially 25 years ago, but the Beckers were able to... (Madison Daily Leader, SD)
Brain bleed: Local man’s recovery from brain injury may be similar to that of Sen. Tim Johnson Mar 11, 2007
The blood vessels in Johnson s brain were weakened by a previously undetected congenital abnormality an arteriovenous malformation that caused them to grow abnormally large, weaken and rupture ... Arteriovenous malformations in the brain occur in less than 1 percent of the general population. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Senator's Absence Threatens Iraq Measures Mar 1, 2007
He was diagnosed with arteriovenous malformation, a condition that causes arteries and veins to grow abnormally large, become tangled and sometimes burst. Democratic leaders intensely protective of Johnson and unwilling to vent their concerns publicly are resigned to the situation. (CBS News)
Dem'sIraqplansat risk Mar 1, 2007
He was diagnosed with arteriovenous malformation, a condition that causes arteries and veins to grow abnormally large, become tangled and sometimes burst. In his absence, Johnson's aides are trying to keep him in the Senate mix by forwarding him memos about key issues and continuing negotiations on measures he pursued before he fell ill. (MSNBC -- Politics)
Staff: Johnson will run a good, strong campaign Feb 24, 2007
He was diagnosed with arteriovenous malformation, a condition that causes arteries and veins to grow abnormally large, become tangled and sometimes burst. Samuelson said the night of the surgery was surreal as he received updates on the condition of his longtime friend. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Stricken senator moves to rehab facility Feb 21, 2007
He was diagnosed with arteriovenous malformation, a condition that causes arteries and veins to grow abnormally large, become tangled and sometimes burst. . (Buffalo News -- National)
Paying the Price: Connecticut's A.J. Price arrived at college with intense hype. After a brain hemorrhage and a misdemeanor, Price returns Feb 15, 2007
Price's roller coaster started on Oct. 5, 2004, when he was rushed to the hospital because he suffered a brain hemorrhage, which was caused by an Arteriovenous Malformation (AVM), a birth defect in his brain. Price was in critical condition for 10 days. (Daily Orange, NY)
Sen. Johnson Begins Work While Recovering From Surgery Feb 10, 2007
He was diagnosed with arteriovenous malformation, a condition that causes arteries and veins to grow abnormally large, become tangled and sometimes burst. (Story continues below). (Fox News -- Politics)
Readjusting his expectations Feb 9, 2007
Before his role in laptop thefts pushed back the start of his collegiate career due to suspension, he spent most of the 2004-05 season sitting at home on Long Island, after an arteriovenous malformation caused bleeding in his brain. He passed the time listening and watching UConn games on television. (New Haven Register, CT)
Sen. Johnson knows how to survive the winter Feb 1, 2007
Johnson is recovering from surgery following cerebral bleeding caused by an arteriovenous malformation. When Tim Johnson's great grandfather settled in the 1800's his challenge was to make sure his family survived the bleak and bitter Dakota winters. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Eleanor McGovern dies at age 85 Jan 26, 2007
He was diagnosed with arteriovenous malformation, a condition that causes arteries and veins to grow abnormally large, become tangled and sometimes burst. He was sedated and on a ventilator for several weeks, due to fluid that developed in his lungs as a result of the initial hemorrhage. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Senator raising funds for Tim Johnson Jan 25, 2007
He was diagnosed with arteriovenous malformation, a tangling of arteries and veins usually present since birth that can hemorrhage. If Johnson were unable to return, it could shift the current balance of power in the Senate. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Ailing South Dakota Senator on the Mend Jan 21, 2007
He was diagnosed with arteriovenous malformation, a condition, often present from birth, that causes arteries and veins to grow abnormally large, become tangled and sometimes burst. He was sedated and on a ventilator for several weeks, due to fluid that developed in his lungs as a result of the initial hemorrhage. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- World)
GW surgeons treat senator now in recovery Jan 16, 2007
The condition, called a congenital arteriovenous malformation, has been with the 59-year-old since birth. "He underwent successful surgery to evacuate the blood and stabilize the malformation," Eisold said in the statement in December. (GW Hatchet, Washington DC)
Sen.Johnsonformingwords Jan 12, 2007
He underwent surgery in December to correct a condition called arteriovenous malformation, involving tangled arteries in his brain. The senator's doctors had said last week that Johnson was improving but still needed a ventilator at night to help him breathe. (MSNBC -- Politics)
Senator's recovery could take months Jan 4, 2007
Dr. Vivek Deshmukh, head of Johnson's surgical team, said in a statement that the tangle, called arteriovenous malformation, appears to be gone and the senator "continues to be responsive to both his family and physicians -- following commands, squeezing his wife's hand, and understanding speech." (AP). Ellison to take oath on antique Koran Representative-elect Keith Ellison, the first Muslim elected to Congress, will use a Koran once owned by Thomas Jefferson during his ceremonial swearing-in... (Boston Globe)
Sen. Johnson to Take Several Months to Recover From Brain Surgery Jan 4, 2007
Dr. Vivek Deshmukh, head of Johnson's surgical team, said in a statement Wednesday that the tangle, called arteriovenous malformation, appears to be gone and the senator "continues to be responsive to both his family and physicians following commands, squeezing his wife's hand and understanding speech." ... Johnson was diagnosed with the arteriovenous malformation, a condition often present from birth, that causes arteries and veins to grow abnormally large, become tangled and sometimes burst. (FOX News)
Good news for Johnson Jan 4, 2007
The ventilator was necessary because fluid had developed in Johnson s lungs as a result of a leaking arteriovenous malformation. Doctors describe AVMs as tangles of blood vessels that are often present from birth. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
