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 ...

Federal health officials recommend that men 65 and older who have been smokers be screened for aortic aneurysm, a potentially life-threatening condition. An aortic aneurysm is a balloon-like bulge in ...

Because of his history of smoking and his age, you are correct that your father-in-law should be screened for an abdominal aortic aneurysm. The screening that is recommended typically includes a ...

Pilot screening programmes for abdominal aortic aneurysms in men aged 65 are due to be launched in England this year, but is this move too hasty? Two experts debate the issue in this week’s BMJ.

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (KTHV) - Many people with Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm never experience symptoms, and it's often called the "Silent Killer," making screenings incredibly important. Dr. Matthew Smeds, a ...

Seattle residents 60 or older can get a free abdominal aortic aneurysm screening at the Kmart Pharmacy at 13200 Aurora Ave. N. on Saturday. The ultrasound screenings are available from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m ...

Aortic aneurysm is one of the most dangerous yet least understood vascular diseases. It develops silently, without early symptoms, and often reveals itself only when it becomes life-threatening.