Dear K.D.: The aorta is the largest blood vessel in the body that comes directly off of the heart, goes down through the chest and diaphragm via the aortic hiatus, and into the abdomen. From there, it ...

What Is an AAA Screening Ultrasound? An AAA screening (or abdominal aortic aneurysm screening) is an ultrasound that looks at the main blood vessels in the abdomen. This imaging study allows your ...

The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) now recommends screening for abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) in older men (age range, 65-75) who have ever smoked (Journal Watch Feb 18 2005). Results ...

Six hundred fifty-one male patients attending six consultant-led cardiology clinics at Belfast City Hospital from August 2004 to February 2006 received an invitation to be screened for AAA. This was ...

An abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA or “triple A”) is a potentially life-threatening condition where the aorta, which is the body’s main artery, becomes enlarged in the abdomen. This condition can be ...

Prevention is an important part of maintaining a healthy lifestyle. But when it comes to abdominal aortic aneurysms, or AAA — a leading cause of sudden death in men over 60 — prevention isn’t just ...

A Lancashire resident says he owes his life to a decision to rebook an appointment for a scan he could not attend when it was first offered. Shaun Flatley was invited by text for an abdominal aortic ...

Dr. Roach: I was offered a low price to get abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) screening. Is it worthwhile? Who should get screened? — K.D. Answer: The aorta is the largest blood vessel in the body that ...