In England, screening for AAA is offered to men during the year they turn 65.
Please be aware some patients we will soon receive (or may have already received) a letter from the QE Hospital Gateshead, inviting you to attend Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA) screening. This is a one off, painless ultrasound scan that measures the aorta in the tummy area. The scan will be local to where you live, only takes 10 mins and you get the results on the day. AAA are most common in men over 65, don’t usually have symptoms and can be fatal if left undetected.
Please don’t ignore the appointment; it could save your life!
If the appointment is unsuitable, please contact AAA screening on 0191 4458747
For more information please see https://www.nhs.uk/.../abdominal-aortic-aneurysm-screening/