AAA – Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Screening

An abdominal aortic aneurysm is swelling or balloon in the aorta which is the main artery leading away from your heart and passing through your stomach.

The AAA screening programme is available to all men over 65 and involves a quick and painless procedure which takes around 10 minutes.

For more information, visit www.qegateshead.nhs.uk/services/aaa