An abdominal aortic aneurysm that bursts can cause potentially fatal internal bleeding. One-time screening with abdominal ultrasound is currently recommended for older men who have ever smoked.

you might want to talk with your doctor about a screening. Having high total cholesterol and LDL cholesterol (or “bad” cholesterol) is a risk factor for having an abdominal aortic aneurysm.

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 ...

Understand the risks of aortic aneurysm and take control of your health. Learn from an expert about the causes, symptoms, and ...

Regular ultrasound screening for abdominal aortic aneurysms can sharply reduce the likelihood of dying from a ruptured aneurysm among men age 65 and older, according to a new review of recent studies.

"These findings are remarkable because more than 15 patients meeting the currently approved USPSTF [U.S. Preventive Services Task Force] screening guidelines for abdominal aortic aneurysm need to ...

Background: Screening programs for abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) are not available in Canada. We sought to determine the effectiveness and costutility of AAA screening in Ontario. Methods: We ...

The new screening programme ... information on many cases in the country remains insufficient. An abdominal aortic aneurysm happens when the wall of the body's main artery becomes weak and ...

The Multicentre Aneurysm Screening Study (MASS) into the effect of abdominal aortic aneurysm screening on mortality in men: A randomised controlled trial. Lancet 2002 Nov 16; 360:1531-9.

An abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) happens in your abdomen ... it makes sense to get a screening test. You can also ask your doctor to check your aorta if you're having a chest or abdominal ...