SPEAKER MEETING - AAA Screening

Thu, Sep 17th 2015 at 7:15 pm - 9:30 pm

Louise Padgett and Laura Cliffe from Doncaster Royal Infirmary will talk about the screening programme for men in their 65th year (AAA = abdominal aortic aneurysm)


The condition

The aorta is the main blood vessel that supplies blood to the body. It runs from the heart down through the chest and abdomen.

In some people, as they get older, the wall of the aorta in the abdomen can become weak. It can then start to expand and form what is called an abdominal aortic aneurysm, also known as an AAA or 'triple A'. The condition is most common among men aged 65 and over.

Large aneurysms are rare but can be very serious. As the wall of the aorta stretches it becomes weaker and can give way. This is known as aneurysm rupture and is usually fatal. A smaller aneurysm is not dangerous. However, aneurysms can grow and it is important to monitor their size.

The condition is particularly serious because it does not have any symptoms. However, treatment for abdominal aortic aneurysms detected through screening is highly effective.

 

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