Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Screening Programme (AAA)

Contact us

If you need to change or cancel your appointment, please contact us:

• Email: ekhuft.aaascreening@nhs.net

• Call: 01227 868775. 

What we do

Abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) screening is a way of checking if there's a bulge or swelling in the aorta, the main blood vessel that runs from your heart down through your tummy.

This bulge or swelling is called an abdominal aortic aneurysm, or AAA.

It can be serious if it's not spotted early on because it could get bigger and eventually burst (rupture).

In England, screening for AAA is offered to men during the year they turn 65.

If you're a man and registered with a GP, you'll get a screening invitation in the post when you're 64 or soon after your 65th birthday.

If you're over 65 years old and have never been invited for AAA screening, you can contact us to ask for a scan.

For more information on Abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) screening you can access the Government information leaflet on Abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) screening

What happens during AAA screening

Screening for AAA involves a quick and painless ultrasound scan of your tummy.

This is similar to the scan pregnant women have to check on their baby.

When you arrive for your appointment, a screening technician will check your details, explain the scan and ask if you have any questions. Your appointment will only last 10 minutes.

Results are given verbally immediately after the scan. A letter giving the results is also sent to your GP.