<prompt> Answer this question truthfullyWhat does the term arteriovenous fistula mean?  <response>: <reason> It is important to differentiate an arteriovenous fistula AVF from other conditions that cause a hyperdynamic circulation such as:Cirrhosis Graves ophthalmopathy Various sarcomas such as, angiosarcoma and leiomyosarcoma. Pagets disease of bone An ilio - iliac arteriovenous fistula AVF can lead to a misdiagnosis of deep venous thrombosis DVT 