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Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA) Screening explained

In this video you will learn key things you need to know about an Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm screening test (AAA) that is offered by NHS England for men over 65. An abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) is a bulge or swelling in the aorta, the main blood vessel that runs from the heart down through the chest and tummy. An AAA can be dangerous if it is not spotted early on. It can get bigger over time and could burst (rupture), causing life-threatening bleeding. CALL EMERGENCY SERVICES if this happens. All men living in England are invited for abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) screening the year they turn 65. AAA screening is recommended for anyone assigned male at birth. This includes men, trans women and non-binary people. You'll have the AAA screening test once, unless an aneurysm is found. Men are invited for AAA screening because they're more likely to have an abdominal aortic aneurysm. AAA screening is not usually offered to people with a lower risk of getting an abdominal aortic aneurysm, including: men under 65 women people who have already had treatment for an abdominal aortic aneurysm If an aneurysm is found during your scan, what happens next depends on the size of the aneurysm. Small (3cm to 4.4cm) = You'll have a scan every year to see if the aneurysm has got bigger, and see a specialist nurse for advice Medium (4.5cm to 5.4cm) = You'll have a scan every 3 months to see if the aneurysm has got bigger, and see a specialist nurse for advice Large (5.5cm or bigger) = You'll be referred to a specialist called a vascular surgeon for more tests and possible treatment *Video resources* 10 steps to help quit smoking:    • How to QUIT SMOKING TODAY - 10 STEP GUIDE   Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA) general information video:    • Doctor explains ABDOMINAL AORTIC ANEURYSM ...   *Website resources* Further information via NHS website: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/abdomin... Find AAA screening near you (UK): https://www.nhs.uk/service-search/oth... Information from patientinfo.co.uk: https://patient.info/heart-health/abd... Stop smoking services in UK: https://www.nhs.uk/better-health/quit... UK BMI calculator: https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/healthy-... ************************************************************************ Connect through: YouTube:    / doctorodonovan​   TikTok: @doctorodonovan ************************************************************************** Disclaimer: The video is intended as an educational resource only. The information within this video or on this channel isn't designed to replace professional input, so if you have any medical issues please consult a medical provider. No professional relationship is being created by watching this video. Dr. O’Donovan cannot give any individual medical advice. All information should be verified for accuracy by the individual user. Dr O’Donovan accepts no responsibility for individual interpretation of data, although it is always accurate to the best of his knowledge at the time of the video being published. This is an EDUCATIONAL video. Images are used in accordance with fair use guidelines. Legal information: Content provided via YouTube is for general information purposes ONLY. Information videos are not produced to provide individualised medical advice. Medical education videos on Doctor O'Donovan are not a substitute for professional professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. NEVER ignore professional medical advice because of something you have heard here. ALWAYS consult your doctor regarding any concerns about your condition or treatment.