If you’re a man, aged 65 or older, and haven’t yet been for your free, 10-minute abdominal aortic aneurysm screening, don’t delay.
The scan is painless, and can detect any swelling in your aorta, which is the main blood vessel that carries blood from the heart to the abdomen.
Most abdominal aortic aneurysms do not have any symptoms, so screening is the best way to find one. Sadly, 82% of people with an untreated abdominal aortic aneurysm die from it, but any swelling can be treated if detected early.
All men are invited by the NHS for AAA screening in their 65th year, and you’ll only have the AAA screening test once, unless an aneurysm is found.
Find out more about AAA screening at Abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) screening - NHS